TOUGH
/tʌf/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, interjection
Definition of TOUGH
A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
"They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."
To endure.
To toughen.
Strong and resilient; sturdy.
"The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
"To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."
Rugged or physically hardy.
"Only a tough species will survive in the desert."
Used to indicate lack of sympathy
"If you don't like it, tough!"
Examples of TOUGH in a Sentence
- "They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."
- "The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."
- "To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."
- "Only a tough species will survive in the desert."
Word Details
Is TOUGH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOUGH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TOUGH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TOUGH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | u | g | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOUGH
25 words from the letters in TOUGH
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TOUGH in Word Games
TOUGH 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, TOUGH 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 TOUGH to find 25 additional valid words.