SMUG
/smʌɡ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of SMUG
To make smug, or spruce.
To seize; to confiscate.
To hush up.
Irritatingly pleased with oneself, offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.
"Kate looked extremely smug this morning."
Studiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim.
Examples of SMUG in a Sentence
- "Kate looked extremely smug this morning."
Word Details
Is SMUG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SMUG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | m | u | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SMUG
15 words from the letters in SMUG
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.