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Is BUG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BUG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BUG mean?

  1. noun

    general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

  2. verb

    annoy persistently

    “The children teased the boy because of his stammer”

  3. noun

    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

  4. noun

    a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

3

Letters

B (3) + U (1) + G (2) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BUG

Single letters that turn BUG into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

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