/ʌɡ/
nounadjective

Is UG a Scrabble word?

Yes, in one Scrabble list. UG is valid in Collins, but not in ENABLE and NWL2023. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 5 in Words With Friends.

Not in NWL Collins Not in ENABLE

Meaning A surfeit.

Noun 3 meanings

  1. A surfeit.

  2. The pectoral fin of a fish.

  3. Underground; specifically referring to the UGSC (Underground Subliminal Community) or content that is intentionally harmful, lethal, or intended to bypass platform filters.

    “That creator is strictly ug; they have "respawn" affirmations in all their tracks.”

Adjective 1 meaning

  1. Belonging to or characteristic of the underground subliminal community.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: ug via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English ugge, from Old Norse uggr (“fear, apprehension, dread”), related to Old Norse ógn (“terror, threat, dispute”) and agi (“terror, strife, fear, punishment”). More at awe.

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UG at a glance

UG has 2 letters and scores 3 points in Scrabble (U 1 + G 2) and 5 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #29,405 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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