Is COWPOX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COWPOX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does COWPOX mean?
- noun
a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
20
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + O (1) + W (4) + P (3) + O (1) + X (8) = 20 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 COWPOX
COWPOX has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from COWPOX
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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