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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

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

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.

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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