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Lean

Yes, lean is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.

What does lean mean?

noun

  1. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical the tower had a pronounced tilt

verb

  1. to incline or bend from a vertical position She leaned over the banister
  2. cause to lean or incline He leaned his rifle against the wall
  3. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined She tends to be nervous before her lectures

adjective

  1. lacking excess flesh you can't be too rich or too thin
  2. lacking in mineral content or combustible material lean ore
  3. containing little excess a lean budget

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for lean

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points4
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Words you can make from lean

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Frequently asked questions

Is lean a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Lean is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is lean worth in Scrabble?

Lean is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does lean mean?

Lean means: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical.