LOURING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of LOURING
To frown; to look sullen.
To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.
The act of one who, or that which, lours.
Word Details
Is LOURING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOURING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LOURING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for LOURING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | u | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOURING
89 words from the letters in LOURING
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How to Use LOURING in Word Games
LOURING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LOURING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOURING to find 89 additional valid words.