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LIAR

/ˈlaɪ.ə/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

L 1/2
I 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of LIAR

noun

One who tells lies.

noun

A swabber responsible for cleaning the outside parts of the ship rather than the cabins, a role traditionally assigned to a person caught telling a lie the previous week.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
5
points

Is LIAR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

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

Letter Values for LIAR

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

Letter liar Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2111 5

Anagrams of LIAR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use LIAR in Word Games

LIAR is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LIAR 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 LIAR to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LIAR

What does LIAR mean?
LIAR is a noun. One who tells lies.
Is LIAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIAR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIAR worth in Scrabble?
LIAR is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LIAR?
You can make 16 words from the letters in LIAR. 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 LIAR?
The anagrams of LIAR (words using the exact same letters) are: ARIL, LAIR, LARI, LIRA, RAIL, RIAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.