How many points is HOTSHOT worth in Scrabble?

HOTSHOT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOTSHOT?

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

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13 pts

HOTSHOT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. HOTSHOT means "a showily skillful person".

Pronunciation

Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.
Example: She sure was a hotshot on the keyboard, 93 words per minute!
A type of firefighter highly skilled in wildfire firefighting without external support, using basic tools that are backpacked in and manhandled about.
A fast freight train.

Highly skilled.
Example: He was a hotshot lawyer, with an astounding win-loss record.
Displaying talent.
Example: Keep up those hotshot baskets, the scouts are sure to take notice.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a showily skillful person

In a sentence: "The hotshot is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HOTSHOT. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is HOTSHOT a Scrabble word?: HOTSHOT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does HOTSHOT mean?: a showily skillful person
How do you use HOTSHOT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hotshot is noted."
How many points is HOTSHOT worth in Scrabble?: HOTSHOT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOTSHOT?: HOTSHOT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).