LEAST is a valid Scrabble word — 5 points
Yes. LEAST is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept LEAST?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 29 / 100
Our own measure of how useful LEAST is to know. It scores 5 from 5 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 7.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for LEAST
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
leastsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How LEAST scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in LEAST, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| l | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 7,262.
What stands out about LEAST
- The same 5 tiles also spell 12 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does LEAST mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Smallest in amount, extent or importance; the superlative of little, describing the lowest degree of something among several things.
Least sits at the bottom of a scale that runs from most through less to least, and it is used far more often in set phrases than as a plain adjective on its own. At least softens a statement or sets a minimum, while not in the least means not at all.
How LEAST is used
Frequent in comparisons and set phrases such as at least and last but not least, more often than as a plain adjective on its own.
- She chose the least expensive option on the menu.
- Of all the plans, this one carries the least risk.
- At least call to say you'll be late.
- He showed the least interest in the project of anyone on the team.
- It was the least she could do after the mistake.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of LEAST and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of LEAST
The 5 tiles of LEAST in a different order — 12 found.
Words starting with LEAST
4 longer words begin with LEAST.
Words with LEAST inside
2 words contain LEAST in the middle. Words that start with LEAST are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in LEAST
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Common questions about LEAST
- Is LEAST valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts LEAST, where it scores 6 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is LEAST worth?
- LEAST is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends.
- What does LEAST mean?
- Smallest in amount, extent or importance; the superlative of little, describing the lowest degree of something among several things.
- What letters can be added to LEAST?
- LEAST takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of LEAST:
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