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Is BULLDOGGING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BULLDOGGING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BULLDOGGING mean?

Bulldogging is a form of BULLDOG.

  1. noun

    a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting

  2. verb

    attack viciously and ferociously

  3. verb

    throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeo

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

11

Letters

B (3) + U (1) + L (1) + L (1) + D (2) + O (1) + G (2) + G (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BULLDOGGING

Single letters that turn BULLDOGGING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

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