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Is ROT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ROT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ROT mean?

  1. verb

    break down

    “The bodies decomposed in the heat”

  2. noun

    a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

  3. noun

    (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

  4. noun

    unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

3

Scrabble

3

Words With Friends

3

Letters

R (1) + O (1) + T (1) = 3 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 ROT

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks6

Anagrams of ROT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ROT

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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