Word: BUGS
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Definition of BUGS
- An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
- Any of various species of marine or freshwater crustaceans; e.g. a Morton Bay bug, mudbug.
- Any insect, arachnid, or other terrestrial arthropod that is a pest.
"These flies are a bother. I’ll get some bug spray and kill them."
- To annoy.
"Don’t bug me, I’m busy!"
- To install an electronic listening device or devices in.
"We need to know what’s going on. We’ll bug his house."
- Crazy; unstable.
- A microfossil, particularly a foraminiferan.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bugs" to secure the victory."
- • "Please ensure you spell "bugs" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 10 pts |
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🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BUGS:
- # the bugs effect
- # master of bugs
- # playing with bugs
- # in terms of bugs
Anagrams
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