With BUGS
5 words · highest scoring is pinchbugs at 19 points
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About 9 Letter Words With BUGS
There are 5 nine letter words containing BUGS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is pinchbugs 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 BUGS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With BUGS
- pinchbugs19
- mealybugs17
- stinkbugs16
- superbugs14
- greenbugs13
9 Letter Words With BUGS Defined
- mealybugsNoun · 17 points
- a small sap-sucking scale insect which is coated with a white powdery wax resembling meal and which can be a serious pest
- superbugsNoun · 14 points
- a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs
9 Letter Words With BUGS: Questions
How many nine letter words containing BUGS are there?
There are 5 nine letter words containing BUGS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing BUGS?
PINCHBUGS 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 BUGS?
GREENBUGS, MEALYBUGS, STINKBUGS are among the most familiar nine letter words containing BUGS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing BUGS 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.