Is GOLLIWOG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GOLLIWOG is a valid word in US Scrabble, worth 13 points.It is not valid in UK Scrabble.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GOLLIWOG mean?
- noun
a grotesque black doll
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
8
Letters
G (2) + O (1) + L (1) + L (1) + I (1) + W (4) + O (1) + G (2) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Invalid
- 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 GOLLIWOG
Single letters that turn GOLLIWOG into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from GOLLIWOG
The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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