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low

/ləʊ/adjective · noun · adverb · verb

Low can refer to a low level or position or degree, an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation, or the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving. As a verb, low can mean to make a low noise, characteristic of bovines.

15 meanings3 lettersScrabble 6

Length

3

Scrabble

6

WWF

7

Starts

LO

Ends

LOW

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “LOW” Mean?

/ləʊ/

low has 15 documented senses across adjective, noun, adverb, verb.

Adjective

10 senses
1

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

low prices

the reservoir is low

2

being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension

low ceilings

low clouds

low hills

the sun is low

3

very low in volume

a low murmur

the low-toned murmur of the surf

4

unrefined in character

low comedy

5

used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

6

of the most contemptible kind

abject cowardice

a low stunt to pull

a low-down sneak

his miserable treatment of his family

Show 4 more adjective definitions
7

low or inferior in station or quality

a humble cottage

a lowly parish priest

a modest man of the people

small beginnings

8

no longer sufficient

supplies are low

our funds are depleted

Synonyms

9

subdued or brought low in condition or status

brought low

a broken man

his broken spirit

10

filled with melancholy and despondency

gloomy at the thought of what he had to face

gloomy predictions

a gloomy silence

took a grim view of the economy

Noun

3 senses
1

an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow

Synonyms

2

a low level or position or degree

the stock market fell to a new low

3

the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

Synonyms

Adverb

1 sense
1

in a low position; near the ground

the branches hung low

Verb

1 sense
1

make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

Synonyms

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Vowels

1

Consonants

2

Word Intelligence

Explore the word low with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

Length

3 letters

Starts With

L

Ends With

W

Vowels

1

Consonants

2

Letters

L, O, W

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

l
o
w

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for low.

LOW is a 3-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 6.
It starts with L and ends with W.
It contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 33%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABC.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using low in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★☆☆☆

LOW has a Scrabble score of 6. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

LOW is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

LOW can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 3-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

LOW uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

3

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

W

Letter Pattern

ABC

CV Pattern

CVC

Vowel Share

33%

Consonant Share

67%

Bigrams

LO, OW

Trigrams

LOW

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for low.

LOW is a 3-letter short fill.
It starts with L and ends with W, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 3 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 6, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with L and ends with W, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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