DOG (Canis familiaris) is one of humanity's most significant words, representing our first domesticated animal and longest-standing companion. Beyond the animal, "dog" functions as both noun and verb with multiple meanings.
Yes. DOG is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 5 points in Scrabble, 6 in Words With Friends and 6 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | D | O | G | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Wordfeud | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
DOG (Canis familiaris) is one of humanity's most significant words, representing our first domesticated animal and longest-standing companion. Beyond the animal, "dog" functions as both noun and verb with multiple meanings.
In word games, DOG is worth {calculateWordPoints('DOG', 'scrabble')} base points in Scrabble. Its value lies in versatility - this common 3-letter word fits almost anywhere and can help clear difficult tiles or set up bigger plays.
"Dog" is one of English's great etymological mysteries. It suddenly appeared around 1050 CE, replacing the older "hound." Unlike most animal names, it has no clear ancestors in other Germanic languages, leading linguists to call it "a word of unknown origin."
Anagrams: GOD
Hooks: no front hooks; back DOGE, DOGS, DOGY.
Words inside DOG: 4 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: GODDOGOOD. See all words from DOG.