Belie
5 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
To give a false impression of; to contradict.
“Her calm expression belied the anxiety she felt inside.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bɪˈlaɪ/
Syllables
be·lie
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Wordle
"Belie" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
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"Belie" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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