DROWN
/dɹaʊn/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb
Definition of DROWN
To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid.
To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.
To be flooded: to be inundated with or submerged in (literally) water or (figuratively) other things; to be overwhelmed.
Word Details
Is DROWN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DROWN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DROWN uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DROWN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | o | w | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DROWN
21 words from the letters in DROWN
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use DROWN in Word Games
DROWN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DROWN 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 DROWN to find 21 additional valid words.