Is DOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DOT mean?
- noun
a very small circular shape
“a row of points”
- verb
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
“Hills constellated with lights”
- noun
the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
- noun
the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
3
Letters
D (2) + O (1) + T (1) = 4 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DOT
Single letters that turn DOT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of DOT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DOT
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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