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Cough

Yes, cough is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does cough mean?

noun

  1. a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

verb

  1. exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion The smoker coughs all day

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cough

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of cough

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COUGH.

Words you can make from cough

Unscramble COUGH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cough a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cough 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 cough worth in Scrabble?

Cough is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cough mean?

Cough means: a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis.

Could cough be a Wordle answer?

Cough is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.