What does LEAD mean?
- Pronunciation
- /lɛd/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 5
- Words With Friends score
- 6
- How common
- Very common
Meaning
verb
- take somebody somewhere“We lead him to our chief”
- have as a result or residue“The water left a mark on the silk dress”
- tend to or result in“This remark lead to further arguments among the guests”
- travel in front of; go in advance of others“The procession was headed by John”
- cause to undertake a certain action“Her greed led her to forge the checks”
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point“Service runs all the way to Cranbury”
- be in charge of“Who is heading this project?”
- be ahead of others; be the first“she topped her class every year”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
led4leads6
Anagrams of LEAD
Words inside LEAD
14 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is LEAD a valid word in word games?
LEAD is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is LEAD worth?
LEAD is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from LEAD?
14 other words, including DE, AL, LED and LA.