How many points is LOUSE worth in Scrabble?

LOUSE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LOUSE?

LOUSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLOUSE, LOUSED, LOUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

LOUSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. LOUSE means "a parasitic insect".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a parasitic insect

Check the Scrabble meaning of LOUSE. It scores 5 points.

Add one letter before LOUSE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Add one letter after LOUSE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LOUSE, without blank tiles.

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Is LOUSE a Scrabble word?: LOUSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is LOUSE worth in Scrabble?: LOUSE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LOUSE?: LOUSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LOUSE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLOUSE, LOUSED, LOUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.