LIES
/laɪz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of LIES
The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
The position of a fetus in the womb.
To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
"The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin"
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
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."
Synonyms of LIES
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LIES in a Sentence
- "The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin"
- "The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
- "If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
- "Photographs often lie."
Word Details
Is LIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LIES are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of LIES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIES
19 words from the letters in LIES
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIES in Word Games
LIES is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LIES 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 LIES to find 19 additional valid words.