Definition of LIRE
Flesh, brawn, or muscle; the fleshy part of a person or animal in contradistinction to the bone and skin.
The fleshy part of a roast capon, etc. as distinguished from a limb or joint.
The cheek.
Face; appearance of the face or skin; complexion; hue.
The Manx shearwater (bird).
The basic unit of currency in Turkey.
The currency of Lebanon (also pound), Syria (also pound), Jordan (also dinar)
The former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino, Cyprus and the Vatican City, superseded by the euro
Word Details
Is LIRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LIRE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LIRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of LIRE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIRE
12 words from the letters in LIRE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIRE in Word Games
LIRE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LIRE 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 LIRE to find 12 additional valid words.