Tough
Yes, tough is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does tough mean?
noun
- someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
- an aggressive and violent young criminal
- a cruel and brutal fellow
adjective
- not given to gentleness or sentimentality
a tough character
- very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
a rugged competitive examination
- physically toughened
the tough bottoms of his feet
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for tough
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of tough
- ought
Words you can make from tough
Frequently asked questions
Is tough a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Tough 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 tough worth in Scrabble?
Tough is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does tough mean?
Tough means: someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing.
Could tough be a Wordle answer?
Tough is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.