Is SWIG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWIG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWIG mean?
- noun
a large and hurried swallow
“he finished it at a single gulp”
- verb
strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
“He slugged me so hard that I passed out”
- verb
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
“The men gulped down their beers”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 4
S (1) + W (4) + I (1) + G (2) = 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 SWIG
Single letters that turn SWIG 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 SWIG
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SWIG
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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