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OWE

6 pts

OWE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. OWE means "to be under obligation to pay or repay".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to be under obligation to pay or repay

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Front hooks

Add one letter before OWE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after OWE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in OWE, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

O1
W4
E1
= 6

OWE Scrabble FAQ

Is OWE a Scrabble word?
OWE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
How many points is OWE worth in Scrabble?
OWE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OWE?
OWE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OWE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOWE, LOWE, YOWE, OWED, OWES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.