DRYER
/ˈdɹaɪə/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective
Definition of DRYER
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 DRYER 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 DRYER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DRYER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DRYER uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DRYER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | y | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DRYER
17 words from the letters in DRYER
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DRYER in Word Games
DRYER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DRYER 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 DRYER to find 17 additional valid words.