Tugged
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of tug, meaning pulled at something forcefully and repeatedly in an attempt to move or dislodge it.
“She tugged the rope with all her strength to ring the old chapel bell.”
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Wordle
Contains double G in the centre. The U-G-G pattern is distinctive and worth testing for double-letter positions.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. The double G is useful for clearing surplus G tiles from the rack.
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