Is LOVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LOVE mean?
- verb
have a great affection or liking for
“I love French food”
- noun
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
“his love for his work”
- verb
get pleasure from
“I love cooking”
- verb
be enamored or in love with
“She loves her husband deeply”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + O (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 7 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 LOVE
Single letters that turn LOVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LOVE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LOVE
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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