How many points is HUG worth in Scrabble?

HUG is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HUG?

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

Can you add a letter to HUG?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HUG

7 pts

HUG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. HUG means "clasp tightly in the arms, usu with affection".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

clasp tightly in the arms, usu with affection

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HUG. It scores 7 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before HUG. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

HUG Scrabble FAQ

Is HUG a Scrabble word?: HUG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
How many points is HUG worth in Scrabble?: HUG is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HUG?: HUG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HUG?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHUG, THUG, HUGE, HUGS, HUGY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.