DOUSING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DOUSING
To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
To fall suddenly into water.
To put out; to extinguish.
To strike, beat, or thrash.
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
"Douse the topsail!"
The act by which something is doused.
Examples of DOUSING in a Sentence
- "Douse the topsail!"
Word Details
Is DOUSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DOUSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DOUSING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for DOUSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | o | u | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOUSING
100 words from the letters in DOUSING
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How to Use DOUSING in Word Games
DOUSING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DOUSING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DOUSING to find 100 additional valid words.