How many points is HOTBED worth in Scrabble?

HOTBED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOTBED?

HOTBED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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HOTBED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. HOTBED means "a bed of rich soil".

A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.
An iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool.

Synonyms: seedbed

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a bed of rich soil

In a sentence: "The hotbed is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HOTBED. It scores 12 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HOTBED, without blank tiles.

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Is HOTBED a Scrabble word?: HOTBED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does HOTBED mean?: a bed of rich soil
How do you use HOTBED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hotbed is noted."
How many points is HOTBED worth in Scrabble?: HOTBED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOTBED?: HOTBED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).