How many points is DROWN worth in Scrabble?

DROWN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DROWN?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

DROWN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DROWN means "to suffocate in water".

/dɹaʊn/

Pronunciation: /dɹaʊn/

To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid.
To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.
To be flooded: to be inundated with or submerged in (literally) water or (figuratively) other things; to be overwhelmed.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to suffocate in water

In a sentence: "They drown."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DROWN. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is DROWN a Scrabble word?: DROWN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DROWN mean?: to suffocate in water
How do you use DROWN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They drown."
How many points is DROWN worth in Scrabble?: DROWN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DROWN?: DROWN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DROWN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DROWND. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.