01 Word definition

tug

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is TUG a word?

Yes. TUG is a 3-letter noun. a sudden abrupt pull Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TUG?

T-U-G

TUG contains 3 letters, begins with T, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a sudden abrupt pull

2noun

  1. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

Synonyms
jerktugboattowboattower
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends6points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TUG spelled?

T1U2G3
Starts withTUGFirst 3 letters
Ends withTUGLast 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 TUG.

How do you spell TUG?

TUG is spelled T-U-G. It contains 3 letters.