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Is HEDGEHOG a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HEDGEHOG mean?

  1. noun

    relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

  2. noun

    small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

8

Letters

H (4) + E (1) + D (2) + G (2) + E (1) + H (4) + O (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 HEDGEHOG

Single letters that turn HEDGEHOG 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

Words you can make from HEDGEHOG

The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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