/vɪɡ/
noun

Is VIG a Scrabble word?

Yes. VIG is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning Synonym of vigorish (“commission, finder's fee, or similar extra charge”).

Noun 1 meaning

  1. Synonym of vigorish (“commission, finder's fee, or similar extra charge”).

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

Where it comes from

Etymology

Clipping of vigorish, from Yiddish וויגריש (vigrish), from Russian вы́игрыш (výigryš, “winnings”).

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VIG at a glance

VIG has 3 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (V 4 + I 1 + G 2) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #53,999 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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