Is ROUGHS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ROUGHS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ROUGHS mean?
Roughs is a form of ROUGH.
- adjective
having or caused by an irregular surface
“trees with rough bark”
- adjective
(of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse
“she was a diamond in the rough”
- adjective
not quite exact or correct
“the approximate time was 10 o'clock”
- verb
prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
R (1) + O (1) + U (1) + G (2) + H (4) + S (1) = 10 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 ROUGHS
Single letters that turn ROUGHS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from ROUGHS
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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