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
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 3
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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