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THUG

8 pts

THUG is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. THUG means "a brutal ruffian or assassin".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a brutal ruffian or assassin

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Add one letter after THUG. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

T1
H4
U1
G2
= 8

THUG Scrabble FAQ

Is THUG a Scrabble word?
THUG is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is THUG worth in Scrabble?
THUG is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THUG?
THUG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THUG?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes THUGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.