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Is COW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COW mean?

  1. noun

    female of domestic cattle: "`moo-cow' is a child's term"

  2. noun

    mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'

  3. noun

    a large unpleasant woman

  4. verb

    subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

3

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + W (4) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for COW

Single letters that turn COW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks3

Words you can make from COW

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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