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Humbug

Yes, humbug is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does humbug mean?

noun

  1. pretentious or silly talk or writing
  2. communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive
  3. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

verb

  1. trick or deceive

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for humbug

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of humbug

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HUMBUG.

Words you can make from humbug

Unscramble HUMBUG for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is humbug a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Humbug 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 humbug worth in Scrabble?

Humbug is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does humbug mean?

Humbug means: pretentious or silly talk or writing.