Is LOOSEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOOSEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LOOSEN mean?
- verb
make loose or looser
“loosen the tension on a rope”
- verb
make less severe or strict
“The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught”
- verb
become less severe or strict
“The rules relaxed after the new director arrived”
- verb
disentangle and raise the fibers of
“tease wool”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
L (1) + O (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + N (1) = 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 LOOSEN
Single letters that turn LOOSEN 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
Words you can make from LOOSEN
The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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