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DOUSING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

D 2/2
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DOUSING

verb

To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.

verb

To fall suddenly into water.

verb

To put out; to extinguish.

verb

To strike, beat, or thrash.

verb

To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

"Douse the topsail!"

noun

The act by which something is doused.

Examples of DOUSING in a Sentence

  • "Douse the topsail!"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is DOUSING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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 dousing Total
Scrabble 2111112 9
WWF 2121123 12

Anagrams of DOUSING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOUSING

100 words from the letters in DOUSING

7-letter words

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DOUSING

What does DOUSING mean?
DOUSING is a verb. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
Is DOUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOUSING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOUSING worth in Scrabble?
DOUSING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DOUSING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DOUSING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DOUSING?
The anagrams of DOUSING (words using the exact same letters) are: GUIDONS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.