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SMUG

/smʌɡ/

4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective

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

Definition of SMUG

verb

To make smug, or spruce.

verb

To seize; to confiscate.

verb

To hush up.

adjective

Irritatingly pleased with oneself, offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.

"Kate looked extremely smug this morning."

adjective

Studiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim.

Synonyms of SMUG

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SMUG in a Sentence

  • "Kate looked extremely smug this morning."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is SMUG a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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

Letter Values for SMUG

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

Letter smug Total
Scrabble 1312 7
WWF 1423 10

Anagrams of SMUG

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use SMUG in Word Games

SMUG is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: SMUG is only 4 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 SMUG to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SMUG

What does SMUG mean?
SMUG is a verb. To make smug, or spruce.
Is SMUG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SMUG is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SMUG worth in Scrabble?
SMUG is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SMUG?
You can make 15 words from the letters in SMUG. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SMUG?
Synonyms of SMUG include: complacent, gloaty, self-satisfied. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SMUG?
The anagrams of SMUG (words using the exact same letters) are: GUMS, MUGS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.