WATCHDOG
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of WATCHDOG
A guard dog
An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically.
To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.
To be continuously reset by a watchdog timer.
Word Details
Is WATCHDOG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WATCHDOG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WATCHDOG uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WATCHDOG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | t | c | h | d | o | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WATCHDOG
100 words from the letters in WATCHDOG
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How to Use WATCHDOG in Word Games
WATCHDOG is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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