Is RHUMBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RHUMBS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RHUMBS mean?
Rhumbs is a form of RHUMB.
- noun
a line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
6
Letters
R (1) + H (4) + U (1) + M (3) + B (3) + S (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for RHUMBS
RHUMBS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from RHUMBS
The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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