Bugs

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of bug; small insects or software errors.

“The programmer found several bugs in the code.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bʌɡz/

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Synonyms

insects errorsglitches

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Wordle

Double consonant with UG pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; good for using G tile.

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bags begs bogs bubs buds bugi bums buns burs buss buts buys dugs fugs hugs jugs rugs

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “bugs”.

bogus bungs burgs gibus grubs

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