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.
- 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”
- adjective
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
“the fighting became hot and heavy”
- adjective
extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
“a hot temper”
- adjective
(color) bold and intense
“hot pink”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 4
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.
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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