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Is LOAD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LOAD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LOAD mean?

  1. noun

    weight to be borne or conveyed

  2. verb

    fill or place a load on

    “load a car”

  3. noun

    a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time

    “the system broke down under excessive loads”

  4. verb

    provide (a device) with something necessary

    “He loaded his gun carefully”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

4

Letters

L (1) + O (1) + A (1) + D (2) = 5 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for LOAD

Single letters that turn LOAD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from LOAD

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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