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MUG

/mʌɡ/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

M 3/4
U 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of MUG

noun

A large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.

noun

The face, often used deprecatingly.

"What an ugly mug."

noun

A gullible or easily-cheated person.

"He's a gullible mug – he believed her again."

verb

To strike in the face.

verb

To assault for the purpose of robbery.

verb

To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose, as for photographs or in a performance, in an exaggerated or affected manner.

"The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera."

adjective

Easily fooled, gullible.

noun

Motherfucker (usually in similes, e.g. "like a mug" or "as a mug")

Synonyms of MUG

Words with similar meaning

Examples of MUG in a Sentence

  • "What an ugly mug."
  • "He's a gullible mug – he believed her again."
  • "The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera."

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
9
points

Is MUG a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MUG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like MUG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for MUG

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter mug Total
Scrabble 312 6
WWF 423 9

Anagrams of MUG

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MUG

4 words from the letters in MUG

How to Use MUG in Word Games

MUG is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: MUG 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 MUG to find 4 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MUG

What does MUG mean?
MUG is a noun. A large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.
Is MUG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MUG is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MUG worth in Scrabble?
MUG is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MUG?
You can make 4 words from the letters in MUG. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MUG?
Synonyms of MUG include: dial, mush, phiz. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of MUG?
The anagrams of MUG (words using the exact same letters) are: GUM. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.