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Is DRY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DRY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DRY mean?

  1. adjective

    free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

    “dry land”

  2. verb

    remove the moisture from and make dry

    “dry clothes”

  3. verb

    become dry or drier

    “The laundry dries in the sun”

  4. adjective

    humorously sarcastic or mocking

    “dry humor”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

3

Letters

D (2) + R (1) + Y (4) = 7 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 DRY

Single letters that turn DRY 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

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