Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is UGLY a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UGLY mean?

  1. adjective

    displeasing to the senses

    “an ugly face”

  2. adjective

    inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

    “a surly waiter”

  3. adjective

    morally reprehensible

    “would do something as despicable as murder”

  4. adjective

    provoking horror

    “an atrocious automobile accident”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

U (1) + G (2) + L (1) + Y (4) = 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 UGLY

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from UGLY

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study UGLY and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.