Dictionary
Lossy
l 1o 1s 1s 1y 4
About 2 syllables
adjective · 5 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does lossy mean?
adjective
characterized by or causing dissipation of energy
Is LOSSY 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) | Yes |
How many points is LOSSY worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
8 ptsWordfeud
8 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LOSSY
Hooks for LOSSY
Add one letter to the front or back of LOSSY to make another word.
Words that end like LOSSY
Common words that share the ending -OSSY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OSSYLossy: quick answers
Is LOSSY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LOSSY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LOSSY worth?
LOSSY scores 8 points in Scrabble, 8 in Words With Friends, 8 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does lossy mean?
As an adjective, lossy means “characterized by or causing dissipation of energy”.
What words can you make with the letters in LOSSY?
You can make 17 shorter words from LOSSY, such as LOYS, SOYS, LOY, OYS. See the full list.