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Is HOT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HOT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HOT mean?

  1. adjective

    used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

    “hot stove”

  2. adjective

    characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

    “the fighting became hot and heavy”

  3. adjective

    extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm

    “a hot temper”

  4. adjective

    (color) bold and intense

    “hot pink”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

5

Words With Friends

3

Letters

H (4) + O (1) + T (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 HOT

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks1

Anagrams of HOT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HOT

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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