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Is WATERSHED a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WATERSHED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WATERSHED mean?

  1. noun

    a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

  2. noun

    the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

    “flood control in the Missouri basin”

  3. noun

    an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend

    “the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

9

Letters

W (4) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + D (2) = 16 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 WATERSHED

Single letters that turn WATERSHED 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 WATERSHED

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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