How many points is BEARHUG worth in Scrabble?

BEARHUG is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BEARHUG?

BEARHUG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BEARHUG?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEARHUGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BEARHUG

13 pts

BEARHUG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. BEARHUG means "wrestling hold in which the arms are locked tightly round an opponent's chest and arms".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially between males.
Example: Granddad scooped up the child in a big bear hug.
A hostile takeover effort in which one firm offers to buy the other firm at a share price too high to refuse.
A hold with the arms around the opponent.

verb

To embrace in a bear hug.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

wrestling hold in which the arms are locked tightly round an opponent's chest and arms

In a sentence: "The bearhug is noted."

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Back hooks

Add one letter after BEARHUG. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BEARHUGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BEARHUG, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 13

BEARHUG Scrabble FAQ

Is BEARHUG a Scrabble word?: BEARHUG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does BEARHUG mean?: wrestling hold in which the arms are locked tightly round an opponent's chest and arms
How do you use BEARHUG in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bearhug is noted."
How many points is BEARHUG worth in Scrabble?: BEARHUG is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BEARHUG?: BEARHUG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BEARHUG?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEARHUGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.