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Is KOWTOW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KOWTOW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KOWTOW mean?

  1. noun

    a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

  2. verb

    bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

  3. verb

    try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

    “He is always kowtowing to his boss”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

6

Letters

K (5) + O (1) + W (4) + T (1) + O (1) + W (4) = 16 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 KOWTOW

Single letters that turn KOWTOW 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

Words you can make from KOWTOW

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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