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SOUGHT

/sɔːt/

6 letters · 1 syllable · verb

S 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
G 2/3
H 4/3
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Definition of SOUGHT

verb

To try to find; to look for; to search for.

"I seek wisdom."

verb

To ask for; to solicit; to beseech.

"I seek forgiveness through prayer."

verb

To try to acquire or gain; to strive after; to aim at.

"I sought my fortune on the goldfields."

Synonyms of SOUGHT

Words with similar meaning

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Examples of SOUGHT in a Sentence

  • "I seek wisdom."
  • "I seek forgiveness through prayer."
  • "I sought my fortune on the goldfields."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is SOUGHT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: SOUGHT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SOUGHT

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

Letter sought Total
Scrabble 111241 10
WWF 112331 11

Anagrams of SOUGHT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

oughts 10/11 toughs 10/11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SOUGHT

80 words from the letters in SOUGHT

6-letter words

oughts 10/11 USUKWWF toughs 10/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

ghost 9/9 USUKWWF gosht 9/9 UK goths 9/9 UK sough 9/10 USUKWWF ought 9/10 USUKWWF tough 9/10 USUKWWF thugs 9/10 USUKWWF houts 8/8 UK shout 8/8 USUKWWF south 8/8 USUKWWF thous 8/8 USUKWWF gouts 6/8 USUKWWF gusto 6/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

gosh 8/8 USUKWWF hogs 8/8 USUKWWF shog 8/8 USUKWWF goth 8/8 UK gush 8/9 USUKWWF hugs 8/9 USUKWWF sugh 8/9 USUKWWF ughs 8/9 USUKWWF thug 8/9 USUKWWF host 7/6 USUKWWF hots 7/6 USUKWWF shot 7/6 USUKWWF soth 7/6 USUKWWF tosh 7/6 USUKWWF huso 7/7 UK hout 7/7 UK thou 7/7 USUKWWF huts 7/7 USUKWWF shut 7/7 USUKWWF thus 7/7 USUKWWF tush 7/7 USUKWWF togs 5/6 USUKWWF gout 5/7 USUKWWF gust 5/7 USUKWWF guts 5/7 USUKWWF tugs 5/7 USUKWWF oust 4/5 USUKWWF outs 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hog 7/7 USUKWWF hug 7/8 USUKWWF ugh 7/8 USUKWWF hos 6/5 UK ohs 6/5 USUKWWF soh 6/5 UK hot 6/5 USUKWWF tho 6/5 USUKWWF hut 6/6 USUKWWF gos 4/5 UK sog 4/5 UK got 4/5 USUKWWF tog 4/5 USUKWWF gus 4/6 UK ugs 4/6 UK gut 4/6 USUKWWF tug 4/6 USUKWWF sot 3/3 USUKWWF ous 3/4 UK sou 3/4 USUKWWF out 3/4 USUKWWF uts 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ho 5/4 USUKWWF oh 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF uh 5/5 USUKWWF go 3/4 USUKWWF gs 3/4 UK ug 3/5 UK os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF to 2/2 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK ou 2/3 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF ut 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use SOUGHT in Word Games

SOUGHT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SOUGHT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SOUGHT to find 80 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SOUGHT

What does SOUGHT mean?
SOUGHT is a verb. To try to find; to look for; to search for.
Is SOUGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SOUGHT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SOUGHT worth in Scrabble?
SOUGHT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SOUGHT?
You can make 80 words from the letters in SOUGHT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SOUGHT?
Synonyms of SOUGHT include: look for, scrub, search. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SOUGHT?
The anagrams of SOUGHT (words using the exact same letters) are: OUGHTS, TOUGHS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.