Definition of VOW
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
"The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence."
A declaration or assertion.
A votive offering.
To make a vow; to promise.
To make a vow regarding (something).
"The wronged woman vowed revenge."
To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.
"The rebels vowed to continue their fight."
Examples of VOW in a Sentence
- "The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence."
- "The wronged woman vowed revenge."
- "The rebels vowed to continue their fight."
Word Details
Is VOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like VOW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for VOW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VOW
2 words from the letters in VOW
2-letter words
How to Use VOW in Word Games
VOW is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: VOW is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VOW to find 2 additional valid words.