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THUGS

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun

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

Definition of THUGS

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.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is THUGS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: THUGS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for THUGS

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

Letter thugs Total
Scrabble 14121 9
WWF 13231 10

How to Use THUGS in Word Games

THUGS 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, THUGS 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 THUGS to find 28 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About THUGS

What does THUGS mean?
THUGS is a noun. Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.
Is THUGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THUGS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is THUGS worth in Scrabble?
THUGS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from THUGS?
You can make 28 words from the letters in THUGS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.