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LEAN

4 letters · 1 syllable

L 1/2
E 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of LEAN

LEAN is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
6
points

Is LEAN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LEAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like LEAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for LEAN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter lean Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2112 6

Anagrams of LEAN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use LEAN in Word Games

LEAN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LEAN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEAN to find 19 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEAN

What does LEAN mean?
LEAN is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is LEAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEAN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEAN worth in Scrabble?
LEAN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LEAN?
You can make 19 words from the letters in LEAN. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LEAN?
The anagrams of LEAN (words using the exact same letters) are: ELAN, LANE, NEAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.