What does LINE mean?

Pronunciation
/laɪn/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
4
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. a formation of people or things one beside another“the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed”
  2. a mark that is long relative to its width“He drew a line on the chart”
  3. a formation of people or things one behind another“the line stretched clear around the corner”
  4. a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
  5. text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen“the letter consisted of three short lines”
  6. a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
  7. a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)“they attacked the enemy's line”
  8. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning“I can't follow your line of reasoning”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

lines5

Anagrams of LINE

lien4

Words inside LINE

9 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

lei3lie3 lin3nil3el2 en2 in2 li2 ne2

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Questions

Is LINE a valid word in word games?

LINE 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 LINE worth?

LINE is worth 4 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from LINE?

9 other words, including IN, LIE, EL and EN.