HOT
/hɒt/
3 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of HOT
(with up) To heat; to make or become hot.
(with up) To become lively or exciting.
(of an object) Having a high temperature.
"He forgot that the frying pan was hot and burned his hand."
(of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.
"It is hotter in summer than in winter."
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.
"Aren't you hot with that thick coat on?"
Synonyms of HOT
Words with similar meaning
Antonyms of HOT
Words with opposite meaning
Examples of HOT in a Sentence
- "He forgot that the frying pan was hot and burned his hand."
- "It is hotter in summer than in winter."
- "Aren't you hot with that thick coat on?"
Word Details
Is HOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HOT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOT
4 words from the letters in HOT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HOT in Word Games
HOT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HOT is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOT to find 4 additional valid words.