DOWER

[ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)]

5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

D 2
O 1
W 4
E 1
R 1

Meaning of DOWER

noun
  1. The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
  2. Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.
verb
  1. To give a dower or dowry.
  2. To endow.
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Anagrams of DOWER

rowed9

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About the word DOWER

Is "DOWER" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DOWER" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "DOWER" worth?

In Scrabble, "DOWER" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "DOWER" mean?

The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.

What are the anagrams of "DOWER"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as DOWER: ROWED.