Is LYING a Wordle Word?

Yes. LYING is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on September 19, 2021 (#92).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does LYING mean?

/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.“The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin”
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.“The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.”

6 more verb definitions

Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
To lodge; to sleep.
To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.“If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.”
To convey a false image or impression.“Photographs often lie.”
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.“Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.”

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Starter word rating: WeakIn the top 63% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: I
Unique letters: 5 of 5
Common letters: L, I

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