Is DOWDIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWDIER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DOWDIER mean?
Dowdier is a form of DOWDY.
- noun
British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
- noun
deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
- adjective
lacking in smartness or taste
“a dowdy grey outfit”
- adjective
primly out of date
“nothing so frumpish as last year's gambling game”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
7
Letters
D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + D (2) + I (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 12 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 DOWDIER
DOWDIER 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 DOWDIER
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