Definition of DUG
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."
(chiefly in the plural) A mammary gland on a domestic mammal with more than two breasts.
Examples of DUG in a Sentence
- "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?"
- "Baby, I dig you."
Word Details
Is DUG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DUG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DUG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
How to Use DUG in Word Games
DUG is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DUG 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 DUG to find 1 additional valid words.