MUGGING
/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of MUGGING
To strike in the face.
To assault for the purpose of robbery.
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."
A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place.
"There have been three muggings in this street in the past week."
Examples of MUGGING in a Sentence
- "The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera."
- "There have been three muggings in this street in the past week."
Word Details
Is MUGGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MUGGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MUGGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for MUGGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | u | g | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MUGGING
25 words from the letters in MUGGING
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use MUGGING in Word Games
MUGGING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MUGGING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MUGGING to find 25 additional valid words.