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Word: LIVE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 I 1 V 4 E 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /lหˆษชve/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of LIVE

verb
  1. To be alive; to have life.

    "He's not expected to live for more than a few months."

  2. To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.

    "I live at 2a Acacia Avenue.โ€ƒ He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer."

  3. To survive; to persevere; to continue.

    "Her memory lives in that song."

noun
  1. Life
adjective
  1. (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.

    "The post office will not ship live animals."

  2. Being in existence; actual

    "He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking."

  3. Having active properties; being energized.
adverb
  1. Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.

    "The concert was broadcast live by radio."

  2. Of making a performance or speech, in person.

    "He'll be appearing live at the auditorium."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "live" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "live" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LIVE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LIVE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LIVE is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in LIVE? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in LIVE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LIVE:

  • # the live effect
  • # master of live
  • # playing with live
  • # in terms of live

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

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Words Starting with L

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Words Ending with E

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