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Is HUMBUG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HUMBUG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HUMBUG mean?

  1. noun

    pretentious or silly talk or writing

  2. noun

    communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

  3. noun

    something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

  4. verb

    trick or deceive

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

6

Letters

H (4) + U (1) + M (3) + B (3) + U (1) + G (2) = 14 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 HUMBUG

Single letters that turn HUMBUG 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

Words you can make from HUMBUG

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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