Loot
लूट
loot
Loot (लूट) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning stolen goods, especially during war or riot. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer LOOT (4).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1054.
Meaning & usage
The term 'loot' originates from the Hindi word 'लूट' (lūṭ), meaning to plunder or steal. It entered the English language during the British colonial period in India. In English, it refers to goods taken by force or theft, often in the context of war, riots, or chaos.
In a sentence
The pirates divided the loot among themselves after the raid.
Loot as a crossword answer
Loot is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Stolen goods, especially during war or riot” (4)
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