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DOTES

/dəʊts/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
O 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of DOTES

noun

A darling, a cutie.

noun

An imbecile; a dotard.

verb

(usually with on) To be weakly or foolishly fond of somebody.

"Little Bill's parents just keep doting on him."

verb

To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.

Synonyms of DOTES

Words with similar meaning

dobby mimmerkin adore love

Examples of DOTES in a Sentence

  • "Little Bill's parents just keep doting on him."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
6
points

Is DOTES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DOTES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: DOTES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DOTES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter dotes Total
Scrabble 21111 6
WWF 21111 6

Anagrams of DOTES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

doest 6/6 tosed 6/6

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOTES

45 words from the letters in DOTES

5-letter words

doest 6/6 USUKWWF tosed 6/6 UK

4-letter words

does 5/5 USUKWWF dose 5/5 USUKWWF odes 5/5 USUKWWF dote 5/5 USUKWWF toed 5/5 USUKWWF sted 5/5 UK teds 5/5 USUKWWF dost 5/5 USUKWWF dots 5/5 USUKWWF tods 5/5 USUKWWF toes 4/4 USUKWWF tose 4/4 UK

3-letter words

doe 4/4 USUKWWF ode 4/4 USUKWWF sed 4/4 UK dos 4/4 USUKWWF dso 4/4 UK ods 4/4 USUKWWF sod 4/4 USUKWWF ted 4/4 USUKWWF dot 4/4 USUKWWF tod 4/4 USUKWWF oes 3/3 USUKWWF ose 3/3 USUKWWF soe 3/3 UK toe 3/3 USUKWWF set 3/3 USUKWWF tes 3/3 UK sot 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF do 3/3 USUKWWF od 3/3 USUKWWF ds 3/3 UK oe 2/2 USWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK to 2/2 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK

How to Use DOTES in Word Games

DOTES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DOTES 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 DOTES to find 45 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DOTES

What does DOTES mean?
DOTES is a noun. A darling, a cutie.
Is DOTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOTES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOTES worth in Scrabble?
DOTES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DOTES?
You can make 45 words from the letters in DOTES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DOTES?
Synonyms of DOTES include: dobby, mimmerkin, adore, love. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DOTES?
The anagrams of DOTES (words using the exact same letters) are: DOEST, TOSED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.