Mugger

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who robs another using threats or physical violence, typically attacking in a public place.

“The mugger was caught on CCTV and identified by police within hours of the attack.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmʌɡɚ/

Syllables

mug·ger

Related Words

Synonyms

robberassailantthiefattacker

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double G followed by ER. Common ER-ending agent noun. Strong and familiar Wordle guess.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points. Two Gs are costly but the word is straightforward. Hooks cleanly with an S.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “mugger”.

grume gurge germ geum greg grue grum urge

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