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Is LOATH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LOATH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LOATH mean?

  1. adjective

    unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

    “a reluctant smile”

  2. adjective

    (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed

    “antipathetic to new ideas”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
8
Letters
5

L (1) + O (1) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) = 8 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 LOATH

Single letters that turn LOATH 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

Anagrams of LOATH

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LOATH

The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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