Is SOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SOWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SOWS mean?
Sows is a form of SOW.
- verb
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
“She sowed sunflower seeds”
- verb
introduce into an environment
“sow suspicion or beliefs”
- noun
an adult female hog
- verb
place seeds in or on (the ground)
“sow the ground with sunflower seeds”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 4
S (1) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) = 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 SOWS
SOWS 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 SOWS
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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