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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

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

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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