LOSE
/luːz/
4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LOSE
verb
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To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
"He lost his hearing in the explosion."
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To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
"I lost my way in the forest."
noun
- Fame, renown; praise.
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Anagrams of LOSE
oles4
sloe4
sole4
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About the word LOSE
Is "LOSE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LOSE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LOSE" worth?
In Scrabble, "LOSE" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.
What does "LOSE" mean?
To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
What are the anagrams of "LOSE"?
3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as LOSE: OLES, SLOE, SOLE.