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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

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

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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