How many points is COWRIES worth in Scrabble?

COWRIES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COWRIES?

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

Can you add a letter to COWRIES?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCOWRIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COWRIES

12 pts

COWRIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. COWRIES is a noun form of cowrie. COWRIE means "brightly marked sea shell".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

COWRIES is a noun form of cowrie. COWRIE means "brightly marked sea shell".

In a sentence: "The cowries is noted."

Share COWRIES

Check the Scrabble meaning of COWRIES. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

COWRIE11 pts

Front hooks

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

SCOWRIES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

COWRIES Scrabble FAQ

Is COWRIES a Scrabble word?: COWRIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does COWRIES mean?: COWRIES is a noun form of cowrie. COWRIE means "brightly marked sea shell".
How do you use COWRIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cowries is noted."
How many points is COWRIES worth in Scrabble?: COWRIES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COWRIES?: COWRIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COWRIES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCOWRIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.