Scours

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters

Definition of Scours

verb

To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
"He scoured the burnt food from the pan."
To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
"to scour a horse"
To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
"If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment."
To cleanse (without rubbing).

verb

To search an area thoroughly.
"They scoured the scene of the crime for clues."
To run with speed; to scurry.
To move swiftly over; to brush along.

noun

Diarrhea in horses and cattle caused by intestinal infection.
A place where wool was washed and cleaned.

Anagrams of Scours

No exact anagrams found for "scours". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "scours" and rearranging:

+asarcous soucars

+ecourses sources sucrose

Related Word Patterns

SC...Words starting with "sc"...RSWords ending with "rs"All 6-letter words Unscramble "scours"

Letter Values

s1

c3

o1

u1

r1

s1

Total: 8 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Scours

abandoners abasers abaters abators abattoirs abbreviators abdicators abductors abetters abettors abhorrers abhors

Related 6-Letter Words

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Scours"

Scours is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Scours" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "scours" is a low-scoring word.