HEDGEHOG
/ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HEDGEHOG
A small mammal, of the family Erinaceidae or subfamily Erinaceinae (spiny hedgehog, the latter characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked.)
Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.
A type of moveable military barricade made from crossed logs or steel bars, laced with barbed wire, used to damage or impede tanks and vehicles; Czech hedgehog.
To make use of a hedgehog barricade as a defensive maneuver.
To array with spiky projections like the quills of a hedgehog.
To curl up into a defensive ball.
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Is HEDGEHOG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEDGEHOG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HEDGEHOG uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HEDGEHOG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | d | g | e | h | o | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEDGEHOG
46 words from the letters in HEDGEHOG
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How to Use HEDGEHOG in Word Games
HEDGEHOG is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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