38 Words Ending in LIE
The ending LIE appears in 38 words, from 3-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 20 entries. Average word length: 6.5 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in LIE: CAPERCAILLIE (18 pts), GUIDWILLIE (15 pts), WHEELIE (13 pts), BRAWLIE (12 pts), CHALLIE (12 pts). The shortest is LIE (3 letters) and the longest is CAPERCAILLIE (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with NICE.
Notable words: PLIE — a movement in ballet [n].; BELIE — to misrepresent [v].; BAILIE — in Scotland, a magistrate who presides in a burgh court [n].; BRAWLIE — in a fine manner [adv]. Browse words ending in RE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in LIE?
CAPERCAILLIE scores 18 points. Runner-up: GUIDWILLIE at 15 points. See words starting with CHRO for more high-value options.
How many words end in LIE?
Our dictionary has 38 words that end in LIE. They range from 3 to 12 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (20).
What is the shortest word that ends in LIE?
LIE at just 3 letters. It means: to make an intentional false statement [v].