Watchdog

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters

Definition of Watchdog

noun

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.

verb

To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.
To be continuously reset by a watchdog timer.

Anagrams of Watchdog

Exact Anagrams

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Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "watchdog":

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Rhyming Words

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