6 Words Starting With DUG
The prefix DUG appears in 6 words, from 3-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 5.5 letters.
D words frequently describe direction and action — drive, draw, dig, drop. The prefix dis- alone generates hundreds of entries.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with DUG: DUGONGS (10 pts), DUGONG (9 pts), DUGOUTS (9 pts), DUGOUT (8 pts), DUGS (6 pts). The shortest is DUG (3 letters) and the longest is DUGONGS (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ZEL.
Notable words: DUGS — the udder of a female mammal [n].; DUGONG — an aquatic mammal-cow [n].; DUGONGS — an aquatic mammal-cow [n]. Browse words starting with REM for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with DUG?
DUGONGS scores 10 points. Runner-up: DUGONG at 9 points. See words ending in OUSE for more high-value options.
How many words start with DUG?
Our dictionary has 6 words that start with DUG. They range from 3 to 7 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with DUG?
DUG at just 3 letters. It means: the udder of a female mammal [n].