Is DOG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DOG mean?
- noun
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
“the dog barked all night”
- verb
go after with the intent to catch
“The policeman chased the mugger down the alley”
- noun
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
“she got a reputation as a frump”
- noun
informal term for a man
“you lucky dog”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 3
D (2) + O (1) + G (2) = 5 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 DOG
Single letters that turn DOG into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of DOG
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DOG
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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