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Watershed

Yes, watershed is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does watershed mean?

noun

  1. a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
  2. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet flood control in the Missouri basin
  3. an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for watershed

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of watershed

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WATERSHED.

Words you can make from watershed

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Frequently asked questions

Is watershed a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Watershed is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is watershed worth in Scrabble?

Watershed is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does watershed mean?

Watershed means: a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.