LURE
/l(j)ʊə/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LURE
Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure
An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish
A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk
To attract by temptation etc.; to entice
To recall a hawk with a lure
A trumpet with long curved tube, used for calling cattle, etc.
Word Details
Is LURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LURE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LURE
10 words from the letters in LURE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LURE in Word Games
LURE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LURE 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 LURE to find 10 additional valid words.