1noun
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
01 Word definition
lying
5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants
Is LYING a word?
Yes. LYING is a 5-letter noun. the deliberate act of deviating from the truth Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-Y-I-N-GHow do you spell LYING?
LYING contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with G.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗prevaricationfabrication
02 Letter breakdown
How is LYING spelled?
L1Y2I3N4G5
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About LYING.
How do you spell LYING?
LYING is spelled L-Y-I-N-G. It contains 5 letters.