Is DROWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DROWN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DROWN mean?
- verb
cover completely or make imperceptible
“I was drowned in work”
- verb
get rid of as if by submerging
“She drowned her trouble in alcohol”
- verb
die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating
“The child drowned in the lake”
- verb
kill by submerging in water
“He drowned the kittens”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
D (2) + R (1) + O (1) + W (4) + N (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 DROWN
Single letters that turn DROWN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from DROWN
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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