With LUG
27 words, 2 of them common · highest scoring is chugalug at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words With LUG
There are 27 eight letter words containing LUG in our dictionary. The highest scoring is chugalug at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — PLUGGING, SLUGGISH among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With LUG at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With LUG
- chugalug15
- plugugly15
- fireplug14
- lugworms14
- plughole14
- plugging13
- sluggish13
- sluglike13
Common 8 Letter Words With LUG
- plugging13
- sluggish13
8 Letter Words With LUG Defined
- pluggingVerb · 13 points
- block or fill in (a hole or cavity)
- sluggishAdjective · 13 points
- slow-moving or inactive
8 Letter Words With LUG: Questions
How many eight letter words containing LUG are there?
There are 27 eight letter words containing LUG in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing LUG?
CHUGALUG is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing LUG?
PLUGGING, SLUGGISH are among the most familiar eight letter words containing LUG. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing LUG valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.