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Is DOWSES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOWSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DOWSES mean?

Dowses 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

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 10 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 DOWSES

DOWSES 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 DOWSES

The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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