Definition of DIG
An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.
A plodding and laborious student.
A thrust; a poke.
"He guffawed and gave me a dig in the ribs after telling his latest joke."
To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
"If the plane can't pull out of the dive it is in, it'll dig a hole in the ground."
To get by digging; to take from the ground; often with up.
"to dig potatoes"
To take ore from its bed, in distinction from making excavations in search of ore.
To understand or show interest in.
"You dig?"
To appreciate, or like.
"Baby, I dig you."
Examples of DIG in a Sentence
- "He guffawed and gave me a dig in the ribs after telling his latest joke."
- "If the plane can't pull out of the dive it is in, it'll dig a hole in the ground."
- "to dig potatoes"
- "You dig?"
Word Details
Is DIG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DIG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DIG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIG
2 words from the letters in DIG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DIG in Word Games
DIG is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DIG is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIG to find 2 additional valid words.