Word: LILY
โ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 I 1 L 1 Y 4
Length 4 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /lหษชli/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 2
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
Definition of LILY
noun
- Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.
- Any of several species of herbaceous flower which may or may not resemble the genus Lilium in some way, and which are not closely related to it or each other.
- The flower used as a heraldic charge; also commonly used to describe the fleur-de-lis.
adjective
- White (as a racial epithet).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lily", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "lily" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LILY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
LILY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LILY worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, LILY is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in LILY? โผ
There are 2 syllables in LILY.
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LILY:
- # the lily effect
- # master of lily
- # playing with lily
- # in terms of lily
Word Family
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