Is GLOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GLOWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GLOWS mean?
Glows is a form of GLOW.
- verb
emit a steady even light without flames
“The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden”
- verb
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”
- noun
an alert and refreshed state
- noun
light from nonthermal sources
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 5
G (2) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4) + S (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 GLOWS
GLOWS 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 GLOWS
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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