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Is DROSS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DROSS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DROSS mean?

  1. noun

    worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

    “there were impurities in the water”

  2. noun

    the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
6
Letters
5

D (2) + R (1) + O (1) + S (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 DROSS

Single letters that turn DROSS 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 DROSS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DROSS

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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