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Is WATCHDOG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WATCHDOG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WATCHDOG mean?

  1. noun

    a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste

    “she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses”

  2. noun

    a dog trained to guard property

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
19
Letters
8

W (4) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) + D (2) + O (1) + G (2) = 18 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 WATCHDOG

Single letters that turn WATCHDOG 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

Anagrams of WATCHDOG

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from WATCHDOG

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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