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Is SHOWY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHOWY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHOWY mean?

  1. adjective

    marked by ostentation but often tasteless

    “a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet”

  2. adjective

    displaying brilliance and virtuosity

  3. adjective

    (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

  4. adjective

    superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

    “a glossy TV series”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + O (1) + W (4) + Y (4) = 14 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 SHOWY

SHOWY 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 SHOWY

The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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