01 Word definition

lion

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is LION a word?

Yes. LION is a 4-letter noun. large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LION?

L-I-O-N

LION contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

2noun

  1. a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

Synonyms
king of beastsPanthera leosocial lion
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends6points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LION spelled?

L1I2O3N4
Starts withLIOFirst 3 letters
Ends withIONLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

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04 Exact anagrams

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About LION.

How do you spell LION?

LION is spelled L-I-O-N. It contains 4 letters.