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LOB

/lɒb/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

L 1/2
O 1/1
B 3/4

Definition of LOB

noun

(ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.

"The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender."

verb

To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.

"The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender."

verb

To throw.

verb

To put, place

"Lob it in the pot."

noun

A lump.

noun

A country bumpkin; a yokel.

noun

A clumsy person.

noun

A fish, the European pollock.

Examples of LOB in a Sentence

  • "The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender."
  • "The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender."
  • "Lob it in the pot."

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is LOB a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LOB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like LOB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for LOB

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter lob Total
Scrabble 113 5
WWF 214 7

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOB

3 words from the letters in LOB

How to Use LOB in Word Games

LOB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LOB is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOB to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LOB

What does LOB mean?
LOB is a noun. (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.
Is LOB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOB is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LOB worth in Scrabble?
LOB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LOB?
You can make 3 words from the letters in LOB. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.