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COWER

/ˈkaʊə/

5 letters · 2 syllables · verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
W 4/4
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of COWER

verb

To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.

"He'd be useless in war. He'd just cower in his bunker until the enemy came in and shot him, or until the war was over."

verb

To crouch in general.

verb

To cause to cower; to frighten into submission.

verb

To cherish with care.

Examples of COWER in a Sentence

  • "He'd be useless in war. He'd just cower in his bunker until the enemy came in and shot him, or until the war was over."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is COWER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COWER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: COWER uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COWER

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cower Total
Scrabble 31411 10
WWF 41411 11

How to Use COWER in Word Games

COWER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, COWER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COWER to find 25 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COWER

What does COWER mean?
COWER is a verb. To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
Is COWER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COWER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COWER worth in Scrabble?
COWER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COWER?
You can make 25 words from the letters in COWER. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.