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LION

LION is a valid 4-letter word in our dictionary. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 6 in Words With Friends, before any board multipliers.

What Does LION Mean?

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Letter by Letter

LetterlionTotal
Scrabble11114
Words With Friends21126

Word Game Intelligence

LION Analysis

Vowel & Consonant Structure

2 vowels · 2 consonants

Vowels (I at #2, O at #3)

Hook Letters (Scrabble / WWF)

Front hooks: None
Back hooks: -S

Hive & Anagram Power

4 unique letters · 11 sub-words

Valid Spelling Bee / WordHive puzzle candidate (uses ≤7 unique letters).

Anagrams of LION

3 other words use exactly these letters.

linoloinnoil

Words Inside LION

11 shorter words can be built from these letters. Useful when LION won't fit on the board.

ionlinniloiliniolilonooion

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