Is LOOM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOOM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LOOM mean?
- verb
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
“Another air plane loomed into the sky”
- verb
appear very large or occupy a commanding position
“The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain”
- verb
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
“The terrible vision brooded over her all day long”
- noun
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + O (1) + O (1) + M (3) = 6 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 LOOM
Single letters that turn LOOM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LOOM
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LOOM
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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