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Lose

Yes, lose is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.

What does lose mean?

verb

  1. fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat
  2. fail to win We lost the battle but we won the war
  3. suffer the loss of a person through death or removal She lost her husband in the war

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points4
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of lose

Words you can make from lose

  • sol
  • ole
  • sel
  • els
  • oes
  • ose

Unscramble LOSE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is lose a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Lose is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is lose worth in Scrabble?

Lose is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does lose mean?

Lose means: fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense.