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Is LOAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LOAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LOAN mean?

  1. noun

    the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

  2. verb

    give temporarily; let have for a limited time

    “I will lend you my car”

  3. noun

    a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

4

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

4

Letters

L (1) + O (1) + A (1) + N (1) = 4 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 LOAN

Single letters that turn LOAN 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 LOAN

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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