DOCTOR
/ˈdɒktə/
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
Meaning of DOCTOR
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A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.
"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."
- A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.
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To act as a medical doctor to.
"Her children doctored her back to health."
- To act as a medical doctor.
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About the word DOCTOR
Is "DOCTOR" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DOCTOR" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DOCTOR" worth?
In Scrabble, "DOCTOR" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "DOCTOR" mean?
A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.
Does "DOCTOR" have any anagrams?
No, "DOCTOR" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.