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Is HUG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HUG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HUG mean?

  1. verb

    hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

    “Hug me, please”

  2. verb

    fit closely or tightly

    “The dress hugged her hips”

  3. noun

    a tight or amorous embrace

    “come here and give me a big hug”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

3

Letters

H (4) + U (1) + G (2) = 7 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 HUG

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks2

Anagrams of HUG

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HUG

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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