What does DOG mean?

Pronunciation
/dɔg/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
5
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds“the dog barked all night”
  2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman“she got a reputation as a frump”
  3. informal term for a man“you lucky dog”
  4. someone who is morally reprehensible“you dirty dog”
  5. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
  6. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
  7. metal supports for logs in a fireplace“the andirons were too hot to touch”

verb

  1. go after with the intent to catch“The policeman chased the mugger down the alley”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

dogs6doges7

Anagrams of DOG

god5

Words inside DOG

3 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

do3 go3 od3

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Anagrams of DOG

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Questions

Is DOG a valid word in word games?

DOG is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DOG worth?

DOG is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DOG?

3 other words, including DO, GO and OD.