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Is TOUGH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TOUGH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TOUGH mean?

  1. adjective

    not given to gentleness or sentimentality

    “a tough character”

  2. adjective

    very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution

    “a rugged competitive examination”

  3. adjective

    physically toughened

    “the tough bottoms of his feet”

  4. adjective

    substantially made or constructed

    “sturdy steel shelves”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

T (1) + O (1) + U (1) + G (2) + H (4) = 9 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 TOUGH

Single letters that turn TOUGH 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 hooks2

Anagrams of TOUGH

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TOUGH

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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