d-o-s-e
DOSE is a measured quantity of medicine or a drug to be taken at one time. It can also refer to an amount of any experience or substance. Worth 5 points in Scrabble.
5
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
DOSE primarily refers to a specific amount of medicine prescribed to be taken at one time or at stated intervals. Beyond medical contexts, it's used figuratively to describe any measured amount of something - "a dose of reality" or "a healthy dose of skepticism." In Scrabble, DOSE is a solid 5-point play featuring the slightly valuable D tile (2 points) combined with common letters that facilitate crossword building.
DOSE derives from the Greek word "dosis" meaning "a giving, a gift," from "didonai" (to give). It entered English through Medieval Latin "dosis" and Old French "dose" in the 15th century. Originally referring to the amount of medicine given to a patient, the word's meaning expanded over time to include any measured portion or experience of something.
•DOSE can be pluralized to DOSES or form DOSED/DOSING as verb forms
•The D tile in DOSE is worth 2 points, providing extra value compared to all 1-point letters
•DOSE appears in compounds like OVERDOSE, DOSAGE, and UNDERDOSE for bonus plays
"The doctor prescribed a small dose of antibiotics twice daily."
"She needed a strong dose of coffee to start her morning."
Words that share similar meanings or letter patterns with DOSE:
Total base points: 5 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 2
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