Is TOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TOWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TOWS mean?
Tows is a form of TOW.
- noun
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
“the truck gave him a tow to the garage”
- verb
drag behind
“Horses used to tow barges along the canal”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 4
T (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 TOWS
Single letters that turn TOWS 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 TOWS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TOWS
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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