Is KOTOWED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KOTOWED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KOTOWED mean?
Kotowed is a form of KOTOW.
- noun
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
- verb
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
“He is always kowtowing to his boss”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 15
- Words With Friends
- 15
- Letters
- 7
K (5) + O (1) + T (1) + O (1) + W (4) + E (1) + D (2) = 15 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 KOTOWED
KOTOWED 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.
Words you can make from KOTOWED
The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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