Unscramble LIZARD - 37 Words Found

We found 37 words by unscrambling the letters in LIZARD. The highest scoring Scrabble word from LIZARD is LIZARD worth 16 points.

What does LIZARD mean?

Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake, usually having four legs, external ear openings, movable eyelids and a long slender body and tail.

Complete Definitions of Lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/

Noun

  1. Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake, usually having four legs, external ear openings, movable eyelids and a long slender body and tail.
  2. (chiefly in attributive use) Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles.
  3. An unctuous person.
  4. A coward.
  5. (rock paper scissors) A hand forming a "D" shape with the tips of the thumb and index finger touching (a handshape resembling a lizard), that beats paper and Spock and loses to rock and scissors in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

37

Letter Count

6

Highest Scoring Word

LIZARD

LIZARD Scrabble Score

16 pts

Letter Point Values

L 1
I 1
Z 10
A 1
R 1
D 2

Letter Analysis for LIZARD

ABC

Vowels

2 (I, A)

abc

Consonants

4 (L, Z, R, D)

Total Point Value

16 pts

Avg Points/Letter

2.7

High-value letters: Z (10 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.

Words You Can Make

6 Letter Words (1)

LIZARD 16 pts

5 Letter Words (4)

DRAIL 6 pts
LAIRD 6 pts
LIARD 6 pts
LIDAR 6 pts

4 Letter Words (14)

IZAR 13 pts
ARID 5 pts
DIAL 5 pts
DIRL 5 pts
LAID 5 pts
LARD 5 pts
RAID 5 pts
ARIL 4 pts
LAIR 4 pts
LARI 4 pts
LIAR 4 pts
LIRA 4 pts
RAIL 4 pts
RIAL 4 pts

3 Letter Words (11)

ADZ 13 pts
AID 4 pts
DAL 4 pts
LAD 4 pts
LID 4 pts
RAD 4 pts
RID 4 pts
AIL 3 pts
AIR 3 pts
LAR 3 pts
RIA 3 pts

2 Letter Words (7)

AD 3 pts
ID 3 pts
AI 2 pts
AL 2 pts
AR 2 pts
LA 2 pts
LI 2 pts

Word Game Tips for LIZARD

Balanced letter mix: LIZARD has a good balance of 2 vowels and 4 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is LIZARD worth 16 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 4 letters: You have 14 possible 4-letter words from LIZARD. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include Z (10 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from LIZARD?

37 words can be formed from the letters in LIZARD. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from LIZARD?

LIZARD is the highest scoring word you can make from LIZARD, worth 16 Scrabble points.

Is LIZARD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LIZARD is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does LIZARD mean?

Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake, usually having four legs, external ear openings, movable eyelids and a long slender body and tail.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.