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Is LOSS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LOSS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LOSS mean?

  1. noun

    something that is lost

    “the car was a total loss”

  2. noun

    gradual decline in amount or activity

    “weight loss”

  3. noun

    the act of losing someone or something

    “everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock”

  4. noun

    the disadvantage that results from losing something

    “his loss of credibility led to his resignation”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

4

Scrabble

5

Words With Friends

4

Letters

L (1) + O (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 4 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 LOSS

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks1

Anagrams of LOSS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LOSS

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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