01 Word definition

bug

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is BUG a word?

Yes. BUG is a 3-letter noun. general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BUG?

B-U-G

BUG contains 3 letters, begins with B, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

2noun

  1. a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

Synonyms
glitch
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends9points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BUG spelled?

B1U2G3
Starts withBUGFirst 3 letters
Ends withBUGLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About BUG.

How do you spell BUG?

BUG is spelled B-U-G. It contains 3 letters.