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4 Letter Words That Start With BUG

There are 1+ four letter words beginning with BUG in our English dictionary. Every four-letter BUG 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 starting with BUG.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With BUG

bugs 7

All 4-Letter Words Starting With BUG (1 words)

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How Common is BUG as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 1 4-letter words starting with BUG in English. The average Scrabble score here is 7, with -S endings dominating (100% of them).

Total Words
1
Avg Scrabble Score
7.0
Most Common Ending (100%)
S

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4 Letter Words beginning with BUG are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words with BUG.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter BUG-Words in Scrabble

bugs 7

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with BUG?

7 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with BUG is bugs with a total of 7 points.

B 3
U 1
G 2
S 1
verb 1. conceal a miniature microphone in (a room or device) in order to listen to or record someone's conversations secretly
Synonyms:
eavesdropspy
verb 2. annoy or bother (someone)
Synonyms:
annoyirritatevexmake angrymake crossangerexasperateirkgallpiqueput outdispleaseget/put someone's back upantagonizeget on someone's nervesrub up the wrong wayruffleruffle someone's feathersmake someone's hackles riseraise someone's hackles
noun 1. a harmful microorganism, typically a bacterium
noun 2. a small insect
Synonyms:
insectfleamitemidge
noun 3. an insect of a large order distinguished by having mouthparts that are modified for piercing and sucking
noun 4. a concealed miniature microphone, used for secret eavesdropping or recording
Synonyms:
listening devicehidden microphonereceivertransmitterwirewiretapphone taptap
noun 5. an error in a computer program or system
Synonyms:
faulterrordefectflawimperfectionfailingbreakdown

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With BUG

  • How many 4 letter words starting with BUG are in the English dictionary?

    There are 1 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with BUG. The average Scrabble score across them is 7.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with BUG worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "bugs" start with BUG and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "bugs" is worth 7 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with BUG?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with BUG include "bugs".