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Is LOOSE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LOOSE mean?

  1. adjective

    not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

    “loose gravel”

  2. adjective

    (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player

    “a loose ball”

  3. adverb

    without restraint

    “cows in India are running loose”

  4. verb

    grant freedom to; free from confinement

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + O (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 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 LOOSE

Single letters that turn LOOSE 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 hooks4

Anagrams of LOOSE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LOOSE

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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