Hotbed
Yes, hotbed is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does hotbed mean?
noun
- a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad)
it was a hotbed of vice
- a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of hotbed
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HOTBED.
Words you can make from hotbed
Frequently asked questions
Is hotbed a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Hotbed is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is hotbed worth in Scrabble?
Hotbed is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does hotbed mean?
Hotbed means: a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad).