Is DOTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DOTER mean?
Doter is a form of DOT.
- 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
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
D (2) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 6 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 DOTER
Single letters that turn DOTER 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 hooks1
Anagrams of DOTER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DOTER
The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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