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Bug

Yes, bug is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.

What does bug mean?

noun

  1. general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
  2. a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
  3. a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

verb

  1. annoy persistently The children teased the boy because of his stammer
  2. tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bug

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of bug

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BUG.

Frequently asked questions

Is bug a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bug is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bug worth in Scrabble?

Bug is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bug mean?

Bug means: general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate.