Is DIG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DIG mean?
- verb
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
“Dig we must”
- verb
create by digging
“dig a hole”
- noun
the site of an archeological exploration
“they set up camp next to the dig”
- noun
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
“his parting shot was `drop dead'”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
3
Letters
D (2) + I (1) + G (2) = 5 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 DIG
Single letters that turn DIG 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
Anagrams of DIG
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DIG
The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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