21 Words Ending in DOG
The ending DOG appears in 21 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 8 entries. Average word length: 6.7 letters.
Final G appears in two patterns: the “hard” stop (bag, dog, leg, big) and the -ing suffix that turns verbs into present participles and gerunds.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in DOG: WATCHDOG (18 pts), CHILIDOG (15 pts), SHEEPDOG (15 pts), COYDOG (13 pts), HANGDOG (13 pts). The shortest is DOG (3 letters) and the longest is CHILIDOG (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with RUTH.
Notable words: BANDOG — a mastiff or other large and fierce dog [n].; BIRDDOG — to follow closely [v].; CHILIDOG — a hot dog topped with chili [n]. Browse words ending in SOY for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in DOG?
WATCHDOG scores 18 points. Runner-up: CHILIDOG at 15 points. See words starting with KOI for more high-value options.
How many words end in DOG?
Our dictionary has 21 words that end in DOG. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (8).
What is the shortest word that ends in DOG?
DOG at just 3 letters. It means: to follow closely behind [v] "a loyal dog".