TOUGH

/tʌf/

5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

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O 1

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Meaning of TOUGH

noun

A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
"They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."

verb

To endure.
To toughen.

adjective

Strong and resilient; sturdy.
"The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
"To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."

interjection

Used to indicate lack of sympathy
"If you don't like it, tough!"

Anagrams of TOUGH

ought9

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About the word TOUGH

Is "TOUGH" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "TOUGH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "TOUGH" worth?

In Scrabble, "TOUGH" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "TOUGH" mean?

A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

What are the anagrams of "TOUGH"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as TOUGH: OUGHT.