Is JUG a Scrabble word?
Yes. JUG is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends.
Meaning A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
Noun 4 meanings
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
The amount that a jug can hold.
An upright electric kettle.
A kind of large, high-powered vacuum tube.
Verb 4 meanings
To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
To nestle or collect together in a covey.
To issue a detention (to a student).
Etymology
From Middle English jugge, of uncertain origin. Possibly a variant of Middle English jubbe, jobbe, iubbe, geobbe, itself of unknown origin; or perhaps continuing (in altered form) Old English ċēac (“pitcher; jug”). Compare also jug (“a low woman, maidservant”), from Jug, familiar form of Joanna.
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JUG at a glance
JUG has 3 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (J 8 + U 1 + G 2) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #19,211 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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