LIED
/liːd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LIED
An art song, sung in German and accompanied on the piano.
To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
"If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
To convey a false image or impression.
"Photographs often lie."
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
"Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table."
Examples of LIED in a Sentence
- "If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
- "Photographs often lie."
- "Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table."
Word Details
Is LIED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LIED are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LIED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Anagrams of LIED
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIED
18 words from the letters in LIED
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIED in Word Games
LIED is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LIED 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 LIED to find 18 additional valid words.