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LIRE

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

L 1/2
I 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of LIRE

noun

Flesh, brawn, or muscle; the fleshy part of a person or animal in contradistinction to the bone and skin.

noun

The fleshy part of a roast capon, etc. as distinguished from a limb or joint.

noun

The cheek.

noun

Face; appearance of the face or skin; complexion; hue.

noun

The Manx shearwater (bird).

noun

The basic unit of currency in Turkey.

noun

The currency of Lebanon (also pound), Syria (also pound), Jordan (also dinar)

noun

The former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino, Cyprus and the Vatican City, superseded by the euro

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
5
points

Is LIRE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LIRE 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 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 lire Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2111 5

Anagrams of LIRE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About LIRE

What does LIRE mean?
LIRE is a noun. Flesh, brawn, or muscle; the fleshy part of a person or animal in contradistinction to the bone and skin.
Is LIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIRE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIRE worth in Scrabble?
LIRE 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 LIRE?
You can make 12 words from the letters in LIRE. 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 LIRE?
The anagrams of LIRE (words using the exact same letters) are: LEIR, LIER, RIEL, RILE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.