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LYING

5 letters · 1 syllable

L 1/2
Y 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of LYING

LYING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is LYING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: LYING uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LYING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter lying Total
Scrabble 14112 9
WWF 23123 11

Anagrams of LYING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use LYING in Word Games

LYING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LYING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LYING to find 13 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LYING

What does LYING mean?
LYING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is LYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LYING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LYING worth in Scrabble?
LYING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LYING?
You can make 13 words from the letters in LYING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LYING?
The anagrams of LYING (words using the exact same letters) are: LINGY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.