Word Unscrambler Logo unscramble.

THUG

/ʈʰɑɡ/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

T 1/1
H 4/3
U 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of THUG

noun

Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.

noun

One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.

noun

In gardening, an over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.

verb

To commit acts of thuggery, to live the life of a thug, or to dress and act in a manner reminiscent of someone who does.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is THUG a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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

Letter Values for THUG

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

Letter thug Total
Scrabble 1412 8
WWF 1323 9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in THUG

8 words from the letters in THUG

How to Use THUG in Word Games

THUG is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: THUG 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 THUG to find 8 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About THUG

What does THUG mean?
THUG is a noun. Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.
Is THUG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THUG is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is THUG worth in Scrabble?
THUG is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from THUG?
You can make 8 words from the letters in THUG. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.