Is “Scour” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SCOUR
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Scour

noun
  1. 1.The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.

    Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.

  2. 2.A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.

  3. 3.A place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing.

verb
  1. 1.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.

  2. 2.To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).

  3. 3.To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.

    to scour a horse