liable
ADJECTIVE
/laɪəbəl/
6 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH L
liable is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
L1I1A1B3L1E1
1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does liable mean?
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with.
“liable to diabetes”
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2
At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant.
“she is liable to forget”
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3
Held legally responsible.
“men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service”
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4
Subject to legal action.
“liable to criminal charges”
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