DOCTOR
/ˈdɒktə/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DOCTOR
A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.
"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."
A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.
A veterinarian; a medical practitioner who treats non-human animals.
To act as a medical doctor to.
"Her children doctored her back to health."
To act as a medical doctor.
To make (someone) into an (academic) doctor; to confer a doctorate upon.
Synonyms of DOCTOR
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Examples of DOCTOR in a Sentence
- "If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."
- "Her children doctored her back to health."
Word Details
Is DOCTOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DOCTOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DOCTOR uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DOCTOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | o | c | t | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOCTOR
37 words from the letters in DOCTOR
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How to Use DOCTOR in Word Games
DOCTOR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DOCTOR is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DOCTOR to find 37 additional valid words.