COUGHS
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of COUGHS
A sudden, usually noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, often involuntary.
"Behind me, I heard a distinct, dry cough."
A condition that causes one to cough; a tendency to cough.
"Sorry, I can't come to work today – I've got a nasty cough."
Used to focus attention on a following utterance, often a euphemism or an attribution of blame
"He was – cough – indisposed."
To push air from the lungs in a quick, noisy explosion.
"I breathed in a lungful of smoke by mistake, and started to cough."
(sometimes followed by "up") To force something out of the throat or lungs by coughing.
"Sometimes she coughed (up) blood."
To make a noise like a cough.
"The engine coughed and sputtered."
Examples of COUGHS in a Sentence
- "Behind me, I heard a distinct, dry cough."
- "Sorry, I can't come to work today – I've got a nasty cough."
- "He was – cough – indisposed."
- "I breathed in a lungful of smoke by mistake, and started to cough."
Word Details
Is COUGHS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COUGHS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COUGHS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COUGHS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | g | h | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUGHS
51 words from the letters in COUGHS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use COUGHS in Word Games
COUGHS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, COUGHS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COUGHS to find 51 additional valid words.