Is HOTTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOTTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HOTTER mean?
Hotter 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
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 6
H (4) + O (1) + T (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 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 HOTTER
HOTTER has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of HOTTER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HOTTER
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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