Word: DOWER
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Definition of DOWER
- The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
- Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.
- That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
- To give a dower or dowry.
- To endow.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "dower" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dower" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOWER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DOWER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DOWER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOWER:
- # the dower effect
- # master of dower
- # playing with dower
- # in terms of dower
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