LO — Is LO a Scrabble Word?
LO is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
L = 1 + O = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble. LO is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 6 points; in Words With Friends it scores 3 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to LO
Hooks let you play a word alongside LO and score both. LO takes 0 front hooks and 7 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + LO)
None in TWL06.
Back hooks (LO + letter)
- LOB5
- LOG4
- LOO3
- LOP5
- LOT3
- LOW6
- LOX10
3 letter words containing LO (7)
- LOT3
- LOW6
- LOG4
- LOO3
- LOB5
- LOP5
- LOX10
4 letter words starting with LO (51)
- LOVE7
- LONG5
- LOOK8
- LOST4
- LORD5
- LOSE4
- LOSS4
- LOTS4
- LOAN4
- LOAD5
- LOUD5
- LOCK10
- LOOP6
- LOGO5
- LONE4
- LOGS5
- LOWE7
- LORE4
- LOFT7
- LOAF7
- LOOT4
- LOCH9
- LOWS7
- LOOM6
- LOBE6
- LOCO6
- LOON4
- LOBO6
- LOCI6
- LOOS4
- LOIN4
- LODE5
- LOCA6
- LOAM6
- LOPE6
- LOBS6
- LOGE5
- LOGY8
- LOID5
- LOLL4
Showing the 40 most common. See all 4 letter words starting with LO.
5 letter words starting with LO (98)
- LOCAL7
- LOOKS9
- LOWER8
- LOVED9
- LOUIS5
- LOVES8
- LOANS5
- LOOSE5
- LOGIC8
- LOVER8
- LOADS6
- LOYAL8
- LOSES5
- LODGE7
- LORDS6
- LOGAN6
- LOBBY12
- LOSER5
- LOCKS11
- LOOPS7
- LOTUS5
- LOGOS6
- LOGIN6
- LOUIE5
- LOFTY11
- LOUSY8
- LOWLY11
- LOOMS7
- LOTTO5
- LORRY8
- LOCUS7
- LOBES7
- LONER5
- LONGS6
- LOTTE5
- LOUGH9
- LOLLY8
- LOONY8
- LOBOS7
- LOINS5
About this word check
Two-letter words like LO are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is LO a Scrabble word?
Yes. LO is valid in TWL06 and scores 2 points.
Is LO valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LO is in the ENABLE word list and scores 3 WWF points.
How many points is LO?
It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends.
Is LO a two-letter word?
Yes. LO has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to LO?
Front hooks: none. Back hooks: LOB, LOG, LOO, LOP, LOT, LOW, LOX.
How is LO scored?
L = 1 + O = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.