Is LIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIER mean?
Lier is a form of LI.
- noun
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
- noun
Chinese distance measure; approximately 0.5 kilometers
- adjective
being one more than fifty
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 4 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 LIER
Single letters that turn LIER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LIER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LIER
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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