LOOSELY
/ˈluːsli/
7 letters · 3 syllables · adverb
Definition of LOOSELY
In a loose manner.
Not tightly.
"Insert all the bolts loosely, then tighten them."
Approximately.
"It's red, to use the term loosely, sort of brown and sort of orange, let's call it reddish."
Examples of LOOSELY in a Sentence
- "Insert all the bolts loosely, then tighten them."
- "It's red, to use the term loosely, sort of brown and sort of orange, let's call it reddish."
Word Details
Is LOOSELY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOOSELY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LOOSELY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for LOOSELY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | o | s | e | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOOSELY
67 words from the letters in LOOSELY
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How to Use LOOSELY in Word Games
LOOSELY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LOOSELY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOOSELY to find 67 additional valid words.