With BUG
22 words · highest scoring is humbugged at 19 points
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About 9 Letter Words With BUG
There are 22 nine letter words containing BUG in our dictionary. The highest scoring is humbugged at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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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9 Letter Words With BUG at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With BUG
- humbugged19
- jitterbug19
- keybugles19
- pinchbugs19
- humbugger18
- mealybugs17
- bugleweed16
- stinkbugs16
9 Letter Words With BUG Defined
- humbuggedVerb · 19 points
- deceive; trick
- buggeringVerb · 14 points
- cause serious harm or damage to
- bugginessNoun · 13 points
- The fact or condition of being infested with insects or other bugs; characterized by the presence of a large number of these.
9 Letter Words With BUG: Questions
How many nine letter words containing BUG are there?
There are 22 nine letter words containing BUG in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing BUG?
HUMBUGGED is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing BUG?
BUGGERIES, DEBUGGERS, KEYBUGLES are among the most familiar nine letter words containing BUG. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing BUG 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.