THUG
/ʈʰɑɡ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of THUG
Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.
One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.
In gardening, an over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.
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
Is THUG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THUG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | t | h | u | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THUG
8 words from the letters in THUG
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.