LOW
3-letter word
LOW is a valid Scrabble word
Is LOW Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 6 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 6 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 7 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 6 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — LOW has 3 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does LOW Mean?
in a low position
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
an air mass of lower pressure
LOW Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place W on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
LOW — Word Stats
Is LOW Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — LOW scores 6 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 6 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 6 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 7 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 6 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in LOW are W (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is LOW Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — LOW scores 7 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why LOW scores 7 pts in WWF vs 6 pts in Scrabble.
Is LOW a Wordle Word?
❌ No — LOW cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LOW has 3 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is LOW Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — LOW is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for LOW:
L____WL_W Is LOW Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — LOW is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From LOW
Shorter words hidden in LOW's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LOW
Is LOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LOW is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is LOW in Scrabble?
LOW scores 6 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 7 points.
Is LOW valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LOW is a valid Words With Friends word worth 7 points.
What does LOW mean?
LOW: in a low position
Can LOW be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LOW has 3 letters.
What words can you make from LOW's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from LOW's letters. Short words like LO, OL, OW can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does LOW have any anagrams?
Yes — LOW's letters can also spell: LWO, OWL.
Is LOW in the dictionary?
Yes. LOW appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.