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Is HOTS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HOTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HOTS mean?

Hots is a form of HOT.

  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

7

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

4

Letters

H (4) + O (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 7 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 HOTS

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of HOTS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HOTS

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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