Loss

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The fact or process of losing something or someone. Can refer to defeat or bereavement.

“The team's loss in the finals was disappointing.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/lɒs/

Related Words

Synonyms

defeatdeprivationbereavement

Antonyms

gain

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double S ending with common letters L, O.

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Scrabble

Worth 4 points; double S can be useful for extensions.

Words Related to Loss

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Change a single letter of “loss” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

boss coss doss foss goss hoss joss less logs lose lost lots lows moss ross

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “loss”.

floss gloss lasso loess loses lossy ossal silos slobs sloes slogs slops slosh slots slows soils soles solos solus souls

Longer words starting with Loss

Words that begin with “loss”.

lossy losses

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