How many points is LOST worth in Scrabble?

LOST is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LOST?

LOST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LOST?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLOST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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LOST

4 pts

LOST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. LOST is a verb form of lose. LOSE means "to come to be without and be unable to find".

Meaning & examples

/lɒst/

Pronunciation

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Pronunciation: /lɒst/

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verb

To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
Example: He lost his hearing in the explosion.
To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
Example: I lost my way in the forest.
To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
Example: We lost the football match.

Synonyms: leave behind, mislay, forfeit, drop, shed, ditch, dump, get rid of

Antonyms: find, acquire, come across, discover, gain, get, pick up, procure

adjective

Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.
Example: The children were soon lost in the forest.
In an unknown location; unable to be found.
Example: Deep beneath the ocean, the Titanic was lost to the world.
Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible.
Example: an island lost in a fog; a person lost in a crowd

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LOST is a verb form of lose. LOSE means "to come to be without and be unable to find".

In a sentence: "They lost."

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Base words

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LOSE4 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before LOST. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

GLOST6 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LOST, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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LOST Scrabble FAQ

Is LOST a Scrabble word?: LOST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does LOST mean?: LOST is a verb form of lose. LOSE means "to come to be without and be unable to find".
How do you use LOST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lost."
How many points is LOST worth in Scrabble?: LOST is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LOST?: LOST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LOST?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLOST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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