Loom
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To appear gradually and indistinctly, typically in a large or threatening manner.
“Storm clouds began to loom on the horizon as the hikers made their way back.”
Pronunciation
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/luːm/
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Double O in the middle, OOM ending shared with BOOM, DOOM, ROOM, ZOOM
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Worth 6 points, OO combo is useful for clearing duplicate tiles, hooks to LOOMS and GLOOM
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