UGLY
UGLY is a valid 4-letter word in our dictionary. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends, before any board multipliers.
What Does UGLY Mean?
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Letter by Letter
| Letter | u | g | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Word Game Intelligence
UGLY AnalysisVowel & Consonant Structure
1 vowel · 3 consonants
Vowels (U at #1)
Hook Letters (Scrabble / WWF)
Front hooks: F-
Back hooks: None
High-value tiles: Y
Hive & Anagram Power
4 unique letters · 7 sub-words
Valid Spelling Bee / WordHive puzzle candidate (uses ≤7 unique letters).
Anagrams of UGLY
One other word uses exactly these letters.
guly
Words Inside UGLY
7 shorter words can be built from these letters. Useful when UGLY won't fit on the board.
gulguylugyugguugyu
UGLY Appears In
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