Word: DOT
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Definition of DOT
- A small, round spot.
"a dot of colour"
- (grammar) A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviated part of a word; a full stop; a period.
- A point used as a diacritical mark above or below various letters of the Latin script, as in ศฆ, แบ , แธ, แธ, ฤ.
- To cover with small spots (of some liquid).
"His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint."
- To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.
"Dot your is and cross your ts."
- To mark by means of dots or small spots.
"to dot a line"
- Dot product of the previous vector and the following vector.
- A dowry.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "dot", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "dot" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DOT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DOT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOT:
- # the dot effect
- # master of dot
- # playing with dot
- # in terms of dot
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of DOT:
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