LOANSHARK
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
L
1/2
O
1/1
A
1/1
N
1/2
S
1/1
H
4/3
A
1/1
R
1/1
K
5/5
Definition of LOANSHARK
noun
Someone who lends money at exorbitant rates of interest.
verb
To commit usury (to loan money at excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points
Is LOANSHARK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOANSHARK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL)
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends
Tip: LOANSHARK uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LOANSHARK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | a | n | s | h | a | r | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOANSHARK
100 words from the letters in LOANSHARK
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
kahal
12/12
UK
hakas
12/11
UK
kasha
12/11
USUKWWF
lakhs
12/12
USUKWWF
ankhs
12/12
USUKWWF
hanks
12/12
USUKWWF
khans
12/12
USUKWWF
shank
12/12
USUKWWF
shako
12/11
USUKWWF
sokah
12/11
UK
holks
12/12
USUKWWF
kohls
12/12
USUKWWF
honks
12/12
USUKWWF
shonk
12/12
UK
harks
12/11
USUKWWF
shark
12/11
USUKWWF
khors
12/11
UK
koala
9/10
USUKWWF
kraal
9/10
USUKWWF
knarl
9/11
UK
krona
9/10
USWWF
laksa
9/10
UK
kanas
9/10
USUKWWF
slank
9/11
USUKWWF
kolas
9/10
USUKWWF
skoal
9/10
USUKWWF
sloka
9/10
UK
kaons
9/10
USUKWWF
koans
9/10
USUKWWF
sanko
9/10
UK
araks
9/9
USUKWWF
askar
9/9
UK
karas
9/9
UK
larks
9/10
USUKWWF
karns
9/10
USUKWWF
knars
9/10
USUKWWF
krans
9/10
UK
narks
9/10
USUKWWF
ranks
9/10
USUKWWF
skran
9/10
UK
snark
9/10
USUKWWF
koras
9/9
UK
okras
9/9
USUKWWF
norks
9/10
UK
nahal
8/9
UK
aloha
8/8
USUKWWF
halon
8/9
UK
lahar
8/8
USUKWWF
horal
8/8
USUKWWF
hansa
8/8
USUKWWF
halos
8/8
USUKWWF
shoal
8/8
USUKWWF
shola
8/8
UK
solah
8/8
UK
haars
8/7
USUKWWF
harls
8/8
USUKWWF
harns
8/8
UK
sharn
8/8
USUKWWF
hoars
8/7
USUKWWF
horas
8/7
USUKWWF
shorl
8/8
USUKWWF
horns
8/8
USUKWWF
shorn
8/8
USUKWWF
loran
5/7
USUKWWF
alans
5/7
USUKWWF
anlas
5/7
USUKWWF
nalas
5/7
UK
nasal
5/7
USUKWWF
anoas
5/6
USUKWWF
loans
5/7
USUKWWF
salon
5/7
USUKWWF
sloan
5/7
UK
solan
5/7
USUKWWF
naras
5/6
UK
ranas
5/6
UK
saran
5/6
USUKWWF
larns
5/7
UK
snarl
5/7
USUKWWF
orals
5/6
USUKWWF
solar
5/6
USUKWWF
soral
5/6
UK
arson
5/6
USUKWWF
roans
5/6
USUKWWF
sonar
5/6
USUKWWF
4-letter words
How to Use LOANSHARK in Word Games
LOANSHARK is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOANSHARK to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LOANSHARK
What does LOANSHARK mean?
LOANSHARK is a noun. Someone who lends money at exorbitant rates of interest.
Is LOANSHARK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOANSHARK is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LOANSHARK worth in Scrabble?
LOANSHARK is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LOANSHARK?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LOANSHARK. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LOANSHARK?
Synonyms of LOANSHARK include: Ah Long, usurer. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.