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3 Letter Words Containing UG

There are 16+ three letter words with UG in our English dictionary. Every three-letter UG word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with UG.

Popular 3-Letter Words With UG

dug 5
bug 6
fug 7
hug 7
jug 11
lug 4
mug 6
nug 4
pug 6
rug 4
sug 4
tug 4

All 3-Letter Words With UG (12 words)

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How Common is UG as a Middle 3 Letter word?

There are 16 3-letter words containing UG in English. The average Scrabble score here is 5.8, with -G endings dominating (88% of them).

Total Words
16
Avg Scrabble Score
5.8
Most Common Ending (88%)
G

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Highest-Scoring 3-Letter UG-Words in Scrabble

jug 11
ugh 7
yug 7
vug 7
fug 7
hug 7

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains UG?

11 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains UG is jug with a total of 11 points.

J 8
U 1
G 2
noun 1. a cylindrical container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids
Synonyms:
pitcherewercrockjarurn
noun 2. prison
Synonyms:
jailpenal institutionplace of detentionlock-upplace of confinementguardhousedetention centre
noun 3. a woman's breasts
Synonyms:
mammary glandmamma
noun 4. a large handhold that is easy to grip
verb 1. stew or boil (a hare or rabbit) in a covered container
Synonyms:
braisecasserolefricasseesimmerboil
verb 2. prosecute and imprison (someone)
Synonyms:
take to courtbring/institute legal proceedings againstbring an action againsttake legal action againstaccusecitesummonssuetrybring to trialput on trialput in the dockbring a charge againstbring a criminal charge againstchargeprefer charges againstbring a suit againstindictarraignincarcerateput in prisonsend to prisonjaillock uptake into custodyput under lock and keyput awayinternconfinedetainhold prisonerhold captiveholdput into detentionput in chainsput in ironsclap in irons

FAQ 3 Letter Words With UG

  • How many 3 letter words containing UG are in the English dictionary?

    There are 16 3-letter words in the English dictionary that contain UG. The average Scrabble score across them is 5.8.

  • Are there any rare 3 letter words containing UG worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 3-letter words like "jug", "ugh", "rug", "dug" contain UG and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "jug" is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 3 letter words containing UG?

    Everyday 3-letter words containing UG include "dug", "bug", "fug", "hug", "jug".

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