Is “Dowse” a Scrabble word?
Yes
DOWSE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Dowse
verb
1.To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
2.To fall suddenly into water.
3.To put out; to extinguish.
verb
1.To strike, beat, or thrash.
2.To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
“Douse the topsail!”