How many points is ROT worth in Scrabble?

ROT is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ROT?

ROT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to ROT?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GROT, TROT, ROTA, ROTE, ROTI, ROTL, ROTO, ROTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ROT

3 pts

ROT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. ROT means "to decompose".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to decompose

Share ROT

Check the Scrabble meaning of ROT. It scores 3 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before ROT. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after ROT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ROT, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

= 3

ROT Scrabble FAQ

Is ROT a Scrabble word?: ROT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
How many points is ROT worth in Scrabble?: ROT is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ROT?: ROT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ROT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GROT, TROT, ROTA, ROTE, ROTI, ROTL, ROTO, ROTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.