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Is HUGS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HUGS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HUGS mean?

Hugs is a form of HUG.

  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

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

H (4) + U (1) + G (2) + S (1) = 8 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 HUGS

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of HUGS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HUGS

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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