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Is DOWSED a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOWSED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DOWSED mean?

Dowsed is a form of DOWSE.

  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

11

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) + E (1) + D (2) = 11 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 DOWSED

DOWSED 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 DOWSED

The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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