JUG
/d͡ʒʌɡ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JUG
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
The amount that a jug can hold.
Jail.
To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
"jugged hare"
To put into jail.
To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a Jack Russell terrier and a pug.
"2014, Alan Kenworthy, Jugs: Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Jug Dog or Puppy, Feel Happy Limited"
Examples of JUG in a Sentence
- "jugged hare"
- "2014, Alan Kenworthy, Jugs: Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Jug Dog or Puppy, Feel Happy Limited"
Word Details
Is JUG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JUG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JUG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JUG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | u | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 10 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JUG
2 words from the letters in JUG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JUG in Word Games
JUG is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JUG 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 JUG to find 2 additional valid words.