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Is LOB a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LOB mean?

  1. verb

    propel in a high arc

    “lob the tennis ball”

  2. noun

    an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc

  3. noun

    the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

L (1) + O (1) + B (3) = 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 LOB

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

Front hooks3

Back hooks3

Words you can make from LOB

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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