Is ROWDY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ROWDY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ROWDY mean?
- noun
a cruel and brutal fellow
- adjective
disturbing the public peace; loud and rough
“a raucous party”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
R (1) + O (1) + W (4) + D (2) + Y (4) = 12 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 ROWDY
Single letters that turn ROWDY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of ROWDY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ROWDY
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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