SWIGS
/swɪɡz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SWIGS
Drink, liquor.
(by extension) A long draught from a drink.
A person who drinks deeply.
To drink (usually by gulping or in a greedy or unrefined manner); to quaff.
"That sailor can swig whisky with the best of 'em."
To suck.
To take up the last bit of slack in rigging by taking a single turn around a cleat, then hauling on the line above and below the cleat while keeping tension on the line.
Examples of SWIGS in a Sentence
- "That sailor can swig whisky with the best of 'em."
Word Details
Is SWIGS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SWIGS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SWIGS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SWIGS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | w | i | g | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SWIGS
12 words from the letters in SWIGS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SWIGS in Word Games
SWIGS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SWIGS 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 SWIGS to find 12 additional valid words.