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Is DOWSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOWSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DOWSE mean?

  1. noun

    searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod

  2. verb

    wet thoroughly

  3. verb

    use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal

  4. verb

    slacken

    “douse a rope”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) + E (1) = 9 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 DOWSE

Single letters that turn DOWSE 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 hooks3

Anagrams of DOWSE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DOWSE

The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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