Watershed
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Watershed
noun
- The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
- A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.
- A critical point marking a change in course or development.
- The time after which material of more adult nature (violence, swear words, sex) may be broadcast on television or radio, either one laid down or one contrived (e.g. when children are not watching)
adjective
- Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.
Anagrams of Watershed
No exact anagrams found for "watershed". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "watershed" and rearranging:
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
w4
a1
t1
e1
r1
s1
h4
e1
d2
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Watershed
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Watershed"
Watershed is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Watershed" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "watershed" is a high-scoring word.