With OTS
8 words · highest scoring is knots at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words With OTS
There are 8 five letter words containing OTS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is knots at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BOOTS, PLOTS, SHOTS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With OTS, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words With OTS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With OTS
- knots9
- shots8
- boots7
- plots7
- spots7
- riots5
- roots5
- slots5
Common 5 Letter Words With OTS
- boots7
- knots9
- plots7
- riots5
- roots5
- shots8
- slots5
- spots7
5 Letter Words With OTS Defined
- bootsNoun · 7 points
- a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle, and sometimes also the lower leg
- knotsVerb · 9 points
- fasten with a knot
- plotsVerb · 7 points
- secretly make plans to carry out (an illegal or harmful action)
- rootsNoun · 5 points
- the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibres
- shotsNoun · 8 points
- the firing of a gun or cannon
- slotsVerb · 5 points
- place (an object) into a slot, typically one specifically designed to receive it
5 Letter Words With OTS: Questions
How many five letter words containing OTS are there?
There are 8 five letter words containing OTS in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing OTS?
KNOTS is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing OTS?
BOOTS, PLOTS, SHOTS are among the most familiar five letter words containing OTS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing OTS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.