SUGAR
/ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of SUGAR
Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.
A specific variety of sugar.
Any of various small carbohydrates that are used by organisms to store energy.
To add sugar to; to sweeten with sugar.
"John heavily sugars his coffee."
To make (something unpleasant) seem less so.
"She has a gift for sugaring what would otherwise be harsh words."
In making maple sugar, to complete the process of boiling down the syrup till it is thick enough to crystallize; to approach or reach the state of granulation; with the preposition off.
Used in place of shit!
"Oh, sugar!"
Examples of SUGAR in a Sentence
- "John heavily sugars his coffee."
- "She has a gift for sugaring what would otherwise be harsh words."
- "Oh, sugar!"
Word Details
Is SUGAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUGAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SUGAR uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SUGAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | g | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUGAR
36 words from the letters in SUGAR
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SUGAR in Word Games
SUGAR is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SUGAR 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 SUGAR to find 36 additional valid words.