SOUGHT
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is SOUGHT a Scrabble word?
Yes. SOUGHT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 10 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
that is looked for; "the long sought relatives"
- being searched for; "the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum"
- that is looked for; "the long sought relatives"
Synonyms
sought-after(a)
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
SOUGHT scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- S = 1
- O = 1
- U = 1
- G = 2
- H = 4
- T = 1
Letter counts: G×1, H×1, O×1, S×1, T×1, U×1
Anagrams of SOUGHT
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
SOUGHT is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "SOUGHT — that is looked for; "the long sought relatives"" (10 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
SOUGHT is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is SOUGHT a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SOUGHT (adjective): being searched for; "the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum". Additional senses: that is looked for; "the long sought relatives".
In standard Scrabble scoring, SOUGHT totals 10 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. SOUGHT relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
SOUGHT is 6 letters long, begins with S, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram GHOSTU. There are 2 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 19 tracked 6-letter entries, SOUGHT ranks by raw score (10 points). Anagram alternatives include OUGHTS, TOUGHS — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SOUGHT carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or T are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
SOUGHT is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like SOUGHT frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SOUGHT contains G, H, O, S, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s????t to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SOUGHT include GH, HT, UG — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, O, U, G, H, T. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble sought directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 10 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat SOUGHT as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SOUGHT — that is looked for; "the long sought relatives"" (10 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SOUGHT a valid Scrabble word?
- SOUGHT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 10 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is SOUGHT worth in Scrabble?
- SOUGHT is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: that is looked for; "the long sought relatives". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does SOUGHT mean?
- SOUGHT (adjective): being searched for; "the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum". Additional senses: that is looked for; "the long sought relatives". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of SOUGHT?
- SOUGHT scores 10 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does SOUGHT have anagrams?
- Yes. SOUGHT has 2 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in SOUGHT?
- SOUGHT has 6 letters, starts with S, ends with T, and uses the alphagram GHOSTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find SOUGHT?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match SOUGHT. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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