How many points is DRIER worth in Scrabble?

DRIER is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRIER?

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

Can you add a letter to DRIER?

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

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DRIER

6 pts

DRIER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. DRIER means "dry, having no moisture".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdɹaɪə/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹaɪə/

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noun

One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative.
Example: The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth.
A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.
An electric hair dryer.

Synonyms: clothes dryer, tumble dryer

adjective

Free from or lacking moisture.
Example: This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?
Unable to produce a liquid, as water, oil, or (farming) milk.
Example: This well is as dry as that cow.
Built without or lacking mortar.

Antonyms: wet

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

dry, having no moisture

In a sentence: "It is drier."

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Base words

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DRY7 pts

Back hooks

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DRIERS7 pts

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

Letter Values

= 6

DRIER Scrabble FAQ

Is DRIER a Scrabble word?: DRIER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does DRIER mean?: dry, having no moisture
How do you use DRIER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is drier."
How many points is DRIER worth in Scrabble?: DRIER is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DRIER?: DRIER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DRIER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DRIERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

DRIER

Meaning & examples

noun

adjective

Definition and meaning

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DRIER Scrabble FAQ

Meaning & examples

noun

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