Is “Mugging” a Scrabble word?
Yes
MUGGING
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Mugging
/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
verb
1.To strike in the face.
2.To assault for the purpose of robbery.
3.To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose, as for photographs or in a performance, in an exaggerated or affected manner.
“The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera.”
noun
1.A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place.
“There have been three muggings in this street in the past week.”