Dictionary
Loanword
l 1o 1a 1n 1w 4o 1r 1d 2
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does loanword mean?
noun
a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
Synonymsloan
Is LOANWORD a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is LOANWORD worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LOANWORD
Hooks for LOANWORD
Add one letter to the front or back of LOANWORD to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like LOANWORD
Common words that share the ending -ORD, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ORD Loanword: quick answers
Is LOANWORD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LOANWORD is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LOANWORD worth?
LOANWORD scores 12 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does loanword mean?
As a noun, loanword means “a word borrowed from another language”.
What words can you make with the letters in LOANWORD?
You can make 150 shorter words from LOANWORD, such as ONWARD, WANDOO, ADOWN, DOWAR. See the full list.