Is LIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIES mean?
Lies is a form of LIE.
- verb
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
- verb
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
“The sick man lay in bed all day”
- verb
originate (in)
“The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country”
- verb
be and remain in a particular state or condition
“lie dormant”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 4
- Words With Friends
- 5
- Letters
- 4
L (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (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 LIES
Single letters that turn LIES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LIES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LIES
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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