Is VOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VOWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VOWS mean?
Vows is a form of VOW.
- verb
make a vow; promise
“He vowed never to drink alcohol again”
- noun
a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
“they took vows of poverty”
- verb
dedicate to a deity by a vow
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
V (4) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) = 10 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 VOWS
Single letters that turn VOWS 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.
Words you can make from VOWS
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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