lain
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When lain helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
A I L N
Two-Letter Start
LA
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IN
Check this pattern late
- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- LA start
- IN ending
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- lain is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, i, l, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IN ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the LA start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily page.
Pronunciation
verb
To 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"
verb
To be placed or situated.
verb
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
verb
Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
verb
Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
verb
Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
verb
To lodge; to sleep.
verb
To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
verb
To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
verb
To conceal, keep quiet about.
Related Words
Same Letters
- lanai
- nail