Lout
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A rough, clumsy, or uncouth person who behaves in a rude and oafish manner.
“The pub was full of louts who had far too much to drink and were causing trouble.”
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Ends in UT, contains OU, pattern shared with BOUT, GOUT, POUT, TOUT
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Worth 4 points, hooks to LOUTS and CLOUT, OU combo is broadly useful
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