01 Word definition

hugging

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is HUGGING a word?

Yes. HUGGING is a 7-letter noun. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HUGGING?

H-U-G-G-I-N-G

HUGGING contains 7 letters, begins with H, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

Synonyms
caressingcuddlingfondlingkissingneckingpetting
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends17points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HUGGING spelled?

H1U2G3G4I5N6G7
Starts withHUGFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats G
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About HUGGING.

How do you spell HUGGING?

HUGGING is spelled H-U-G-G-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.