Is LIABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIABLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIABLE mean?
- adjective
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
“he is apt to lose”
- adjective
subject to legal action
“liable to criminal charges”
- adjective
(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
“liable to diabetes”
- adjective
held legally responsible
“men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + A (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for LIABLE
Single letters that turn LIABLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of LIABLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LIABLE
The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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