Scrabble & Words with friends points
        
        
                    - thug is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
 
          
                    - thug is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
 
          
                    - thug is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9
 
          
        
        Definition of thug
        
        
          - an aggressive and violent young criminal (noun)
Synonyms
- goon
 - hood
 - hoodlum
 - punk
 - strong-armer
 - tough
 - toughie
 
         
        See definition of thug in Merriam Webster