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LOOT

/luːt/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

L 1/2
O 1/1
O 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of LOOT

noun

A kind of scoop or ladle, chiefly used to remove the scum from brine-pans in saltworks.

noun

The act of plundering.

"the loot of an ancient city"

noun

Plunder, booty, especially from a ransacked city.

noun

Any prize or profit received for free, especially Christmas presents

"1956 "Free Loot for Children" (LIFE Magazine, 23 April 1956, p. 131)"

verb

To steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence.

"1833 "Gunganarian, the leader of the Chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies Black, Parbury & Allen, p. 66."

verb

To steal from.

"to loot a temple for valuables"

verb

To examine the corpse of a fallen enemy for loot.

Examples of LOOT in a Sentence

  • "the loot of an ancient city"
  • "1956 "Free Loot for Children" (LIFE Magazine, 23 April 1956, p. 131)"
  • "1833 "Gunganarian, the leader of the Chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies Black, Parbury & Allen, p. 66."
  • "to loot a temple for valuables"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
5
points

Is LOOT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

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

Letter Values for LOOT

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

Letter loot Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2111 5

Anagrams of LOOT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOOT

10 words from the letters in LOOT

How to Use LOOT in Word Games

LOOT is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LOOT 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 LOOT to find 10 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LOOT

What does LOOT mean?
LOOT is a noun. A kind of scoop or ladle, chiefly used to remove the scum from brine-pans in saltworks.
Is LOOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOOT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LOOT worth in Scrabble?
LOOT is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LOOT?
You can make 10 words from the letters in LOOT. 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 LOOT?
The anagrams of LOOT (words using the exact same letters) are: LOTO, TOOL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.