DOWEL
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdaʊəl//
noun
- (construction) A piece of wood or similar material fitted into a surface not suitable for fastening so that other pieces may be fastened to it.
verb
- (transitive) To fasten together with dowels."The wheels were solid, two half discs dowelled against the hub, and the chariots were pulled along by oxen or asses."
- (transitive) To furnish with dowels."A cooper dowels pieces for the head of a cask."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DOWEL'?
The word DOWEL is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
O1
W4
E1
L1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DOWEL'?
The word DOWEL is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
D2
O1
W4
E1
L2
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.