How many points is LIE worth in Scrabble?

LIE is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIE?

LIE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LIE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLIE, LIED, LIEF, LIEN, LIER, LIES, LIEU. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LIE

3 pts

LIE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. LIE means "to be in or get into a horizontal position".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to be in or get into a horizontal position

Share LIE

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIE. It scores 3 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before LIE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PLIE6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after LIE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LIE, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

= 3

LIE Scrabble FAQ

Is LIE a Scrabble word?: LIE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
How many points is LIE worth in Scrabble?: LIE is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIE?: LIE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLIE, LIED, LIEF, LIEN, LIER, LIES, LIEU. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.