How many points is HEDGEHOG worth in Scrabble?

HEDGEHOG is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEDGEHOG?

HEDGEHOG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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HEDGEHOG is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. HEDGEHOG means "a small mammal".

/ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/

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.

Synonyms: Erinaceus europaeus, furze-pig, fuzz-pig, hedgepig, hedgy-boar, prickly-pig, urchin, sweet tooth

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a small mammal

In a sentence: "The hedgehog is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HEDGEHOG. It scores 17 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HEDGEHOG, without blank tiles.

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Is HEDGEHOG a Scrabble word?: HEDGEHOG is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does HEDGEHOG mean?: a small mammal
How do you use HEDGEHOG in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hedgehog is noted."
How many points is HEDGEHOG worth in Scrabble?: HEDGEHOG is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEDGEHOG?: HEDGEHOG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).