1verb
make loose or looser
“loosen the tension on a rope”
01 Word definition
loosen
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is LOOSEN a word?
Yes. LOOSEN is a 6-letter verb. make loose or looser Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-O-O-S-E-NHow do you spell LOOSEN?
LOOSEN contains 6 letters, begins with L, and ends with N.
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2verb
make less severe or strict
“The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗looserelax
02 Letter breakdown
How is LOOSEN spelled?
L1O2O3S4E5N6
03 Word-game status
Can you play LOOSEN?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About LOOSEN.
How do you spell LOOSEN?
LOOSEN is spelled L-O-O-S-E-N. It contains 6 letters.