/ˈleɪ.uː/
noun

Is LEU a Scrabble word?

Yes. LEU is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 5 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning The unit of currency of Romania, equal to one hundred bani.

Noun 2 meanings

  1. The unit of currency of Romania, equal to one hundred bani.

  2. The unit of currency of Moldova, equal to one hundred bani.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: leu via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

Borrowed from Romanian leu (“lion”), from Latin leō (“lion”). Doublet of Leo, lev, lion, and Lyon.

LEU at a glance

LEU has 3 letters and scores 3 points in Scrabble (L 1 + E 1 + U 1) and 5 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #53,111 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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