LI — Is LI a Scrabble Word?
LI is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
L = 1 + I = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble. LI is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 6 points; in Words With Friends it scores 3 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to LI
Hooks let you play a word alongside LI and score both. LI takes 0 front hooks and 7 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + LI)
None in TWL06.
Back hooks (LI + letter)
- LIB5
- LID4
- LIE3
- LIN3
- LIP5
- LIS3
- LIT3
3 letter words containing LI (7)
- LIE3
- LIT3
- LIP5
- LID4
- LIN3
- LIB5
- LIS3
4 letter words starting with LI (47)
- LIKE8
- LIFE7
- LIVE7
- LINE4
- LIST4
- LINK8
- LIES4
- LIFT7
- LIPS6
- LION4
- LIED5
- LIAR4
- LILY7
- LIME6
- LICK10
- LIMB8
- LIMA6
- LITE4
- LING5
- LIEU4
- LIMP8
- LIMO6
- LICE6
- LIEN4
- LIBS6
- LIDS5
- LINN4
- LISP6
- LINT4
- LIRA4
- LIRE4
- LIDO5
- LINO4
- LILO4
- LIPA6
- LICH9
- LIEF7
- LIER4
- LILT4
- LIMN6
Showing the 40 most common. See all 4 letter words starting with LI.
5 letter words starting with LI (88)
- LIGHT9
- LIVES8
- LINES5
- LIVED9
- LIKED10
- LIKES9
- LINKS9
- LIMIT7
- LISTS5
- LIONS5
- LIVER8
- LINED6
- LIFTS8
- LINER5
- LIMBS9
- LINEN5
- LITRE5
- LIARS5
- LITER5
- LIBEL7
- LIMBO9
- LIPID8
- LIANG6
- LILAC7
- LICKS11
- LINGO6
- LIVID9
- LIEGE6
- LIBRA7
- LIMES7
- LINDY9
- LIBER7
- LIENS5
- LIDAR6
- LIVEN8
- LISLE5
- LIKEN9
- LIANA5
- LIANE5
- LIARD6
About this word check
Two-letter words like LI are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is LI a Scrabble word?
Yes. LI is valid in TWL06 and scores 2 points.
Is LI valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LI is in the ENABLE word list and scores 3 WWF points.
How many points is LI?
It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends.
Is LI a two-letter word?
Yes. LI has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to LI?
Front hooks: none. Back hooks: LIB, LID, LIE, LIN, LIP, LIS, LIT.
How is LI scored?
L = 1 + I = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.