DRIER
/ˈdɹaɪə/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective
Definition of DRIER
One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative.
"The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth."
A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.
An electric hair dryer.
Free from or lacking moisture.
"This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?"
Unable to produce a liquid, as water, oil, or (farming) milk.
"This well is as dry as that cow."
Built without or lacking mortar.
Examples of DRIER in a Sentence
- "The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth."
- "This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?"
- "This well is as dry as that cow."
Word Details
Is DRIER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DRIER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DRIER uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DRIER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | i | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DRIER
17 words from the letters in DRIER
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DRIER in Word Games
DRIER is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DRIER 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 DRIER to find 17 additional valid words.