Is KOTO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KOTO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KOTO mean?
- noun
Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
K (5) + O (1) + T (1) + O (1) = 8 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 KOTO
Single letters that turn KOTO into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of KOTO
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KOTO
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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