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Is DOWDIES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOWDIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DOWDIES mean?

Dowdies is a form of DOWDY.

  1. noun

    British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)

  2. noun

    deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust

  3. adjective

    lacking in smartness or taste

    “a dowdy grey outfit”

  4. 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    primly out of date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) + S (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 DOWDIES

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

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