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LOIN

/lɔɪn/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

L 1/2
O 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of LOIN

noun

The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips

noun

Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
6
points

Is LOIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

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

Letter Values for LOIN

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

Letter loin Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2112 6

Anagrams of LOIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use LOIN in Word Games

LOIN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LOIN is only 4 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 LOIN to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LOIN

What does LOIN mean?
LOIN is a noun. The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips
Is LOIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LOIN worth in Scrabble?
LOIN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LOIN?
You can make 16 words from the letters in LOIN. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LOIN?
The anagrams of LOIN (words using the exact same letters) are: LINO, LION, NOIL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.