What does LOOSE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /lus/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 5
- Words With Friends score
- 6
- How common
- Common
Meaning
adjective
- not compact or dense in structure or arrangement“loose gravel”
- (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player“a loose ball”
- not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting“loose clothing”
- not officially recognized or controlled“an informal agreement”
- not literal“a loose interpretation of what she had been told”
- emptying easily or excessively“loose bowels”
- not affixed“the stamp came loose”
- not tense or taut“the old man's skin hung loose and grey”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
loosed7looser6looses6loosest7loosing8
Anagrams of LOOSE
oleos5
Words inside LOOSE
20 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is LOOSE a valid word in word games?
LOOSE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is LOOSE worth?
LOOSE is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from LOOSE?
20 other words, including SO, LOSE, SOLO and EL.