Definition of LYE
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
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."
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 LYE 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 LYE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LYE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LYE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LYE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | y | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LYE
3 words from the letters in LYE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LYE in Word Games
LYE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LYE is only 3 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 LYE to find 3 additional valid words.