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Is DOTE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOTE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DOTE mean?

  1. verb

    be foolish or senile due to old age

  2. verb

    shower with love; show excessive affection for

    “Grandmother dotes on the twins”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
5
Letters
4

D (2) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 5 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 DOTE

Single letters that turn DOTE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Anagrams of DOTE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DOTE

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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