How many points is DOWRY worth in Scrabble?

DOWRY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOWRY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

DOWRY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DOWRY means "property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage".

/ˈdaʊəɹi/

Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family: bride price.
Dower.

Antonyms: bride price, dower

To bestow a dowry upon.
Example: 1999, Judith Everard, Michael C. E. Jones, Charters Duchess Constance Br, Page xvi

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

In a sentence: "The dowry is noted."

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

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

= 12

Is DOWRY a Scrabble word?: DOWRY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DOWRY mean?: property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
How do you use DOWRY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dowry is noted."
How many points is DOWRY worth in Scrabble?: DOWRY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOWRY?: DOWRY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).