HOTSPOT
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of HOTSPOT
An optical phenomenon which creates a bright spot around the shadow of the viewer's head, when the surface on which the shadow falls has special optical characteristics (as with dewy grass).
A place notable for a high level of activity or danger.
A part of an application that consumes a significant amount of execution time.
Part of a control that responds dynamically as the user moves the pointer over it, as for example in an image map.
Word Details
Is HOTSPOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOTSPOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HOTSPOT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for HOTSPOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | t | s | p | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOTSPOT
100 words from the letters in HOTSPOT
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How to Use HOTSPOT in Word Games
HOTSPOT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HOTSPOT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOTSPOT to find 100 additional valid words.