How many points is DOUR worth in Scrabble?

DOUR is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOUR?

DOUR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DOUR?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ODOUR, DOURA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DOUR

5 pts

DOUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. DOUR is a adjective form of sullen. SULLEN means "showing a brooding ill humor or resentment".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DOUR is a adjective form of sullen. SULLEN means "showing a brooding ill humor or resentment".

In a sentence: "It is dour."

Share DOUR

Check the Scrabble meaning of DOUR. It scores 5 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SULLEN6 pts

Word forms

Related words

Front hooks

Add one letter before DOUR. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ODOUR6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DOUR. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

DOURA6 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DOUR, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 5

DOUR Scrabble FAQ

Is DOUR a Scrabble word?: DOUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does DOUR mean?: DOUR is a adjective form of sullen. SULLEN means "showing a brooding ill humor or resentment".
How do you use DOUR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is dour."
How many points is DOUR worth in Scrabble?: DOUR is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOUR?: DOUR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DOUR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ODOUR, DOURA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.