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.
Yes. DOSE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 5 points in Scrabble, 5 in Words With Friends and 5 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | D | O | S | E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Wordfeud | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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.
Anagrams: DOESODES
Hooks: no front hooks; back DOSED, DOSER, DOSES.
Words inside DOSE: 18 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: DOESODESDOEDOSEDSODEODSSODDEDOEDOD. See all words from DOSE.