Boggledygook

Boggle Word Finder

LIE

3 letters

✓ IT'S A WORD
TWL06 ✓ SOWPODS ✓ ENABLE1 ✓
Classic 1 pts
Big too short
(min 4)
Super Big too short
(min 4)

LIE is a valid 3-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 1 in Classic Boggle, though it's too short for Big and Super Big (which need four-letter words).

Word family

LIES-s 1 LYING 2 LAY 1 LAID 1 LAIN 1 LIEN-n 1 LIED-d 1
verb
  1. intransitiveTo rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
    • The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin.
    • Under an oak were lying asleep a pair of shepherds.
  2. intransitiveTo be placed or situated.
  3. copulativeintransitiveTo abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
    • to lie waste; to lie fallow; to lie open; to lie hidden; to lie grieving; to lie under one's displeasure; to lie at the mercy of the waves
    • The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.
  4. Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
  5. Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
  6. Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
  7. archaicTo lodge; to sleep.
  8. To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
  9. To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
  10. intransitiveTo give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
    • When Pinocchio lies, his nose grows.
    • If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.
    • Don't lie to me!
  11. intransitiveTo convey a false image or impression.
    • Photographs often lie.
  12. colloquialintransitiveTo be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
    • Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.
noun
  1. The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
  2. The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
  3. The position of a fetus in the womb.
  4. A manner of lying; relative position.
  5. An animal's lair.
  6. An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
    • I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.
  7. A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true.
  8. broadlyAnything that misleads or disappoints.
  9. slangA liar; a dishonest person.