LOO
3
Definition
Pronunciation: //luː//
noun
- (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation."I suppose it is unreal because we have been expecting it [sc. World War II] for so long now, and have known that it must be got over before we can go on with our lives. Like in the night when you want to go to the loo and it is miles away down a freezing cold passage and yet you know you have to go down that passage before you can be happy and sleep again."
- (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A toilet: a fixture used for urination and defecation."The lack of running water in rural areas often makes Western-style loos hygienic disasters. Suddenly the noncontact squat toilet doesn′t look like such a bad option any more (as long as you roll up your trouser legs)."
verb
- (now dialect, used with at, upon or infinitive) To urge on with cries of loo or (figuratively) by other shouting or outcry."And therefore next uncouple either Hound [sc. George Monck and Prince Rupert], And loo them at two Hares ere one be found."
noun
- (figuratively) Any group of people.
verb
- (transitive) To beat in the card game lanterloo."He was seldom indeed without two good trumps, and therefore almost invariably loo'd those who stood."
- (figurative, now dialect) To pay any penalty to any community.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 3 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 4 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'LOO'?
The word LOO is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
L1
O1
O1
Total: 3 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'LOO'?
The word LOO is worth 4 points in Words With Friends.
L2
O1
O1
Total: 4 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.