01 Word definition

lose

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is LOSE a word?

Yes. LOSE is a 4-letter verb. fail to keep or maintain (of a state) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LOSE?

L-O-S-E

LOSE contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. fail to keep or maintain (of a state)

2verb

  1. suffer the loss of a person through death or removal

    She lost her husband in the war
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends5points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LOSE spelled?

L1O2S3E4
Starts withLOSFirst 3 letters
Ends withOSELast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play LOSE?

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Base tile value: 4 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 5 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LOSE.

How do you spell LOSE?

LOSE is spelled L-O-S-E. It contains 4 letters.