Thug
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A violent, aggressive criminal who relies on intimidation and force.
“The shopkeeper was threatened by a thug demanding money from the till.”
Pronunciation
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/θʌɡ/
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TH start with U and G, the G-U pairing is less common, worth testing if U appears in your puzzle
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The H and G together add value, thug scores 9 points and places easily in many board positions
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