Is DRIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DRIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DRIES mean?
Dries is a form of DRY.
- adjective
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
“dry land”
- verb
remove the moisture from and make dry
“dry clothes”
- verb
become dry or drier
“The laundry dries in the sun”
- adjective
humorously sarcastic or mocking
“dry humor”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
D (2) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 6 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 DRIES
Single letters that turn DRIES 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
Anagrams of DRIES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DRIES
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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