Is ROUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ROUSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ROUSE mean?
- verb
become active
“He finally bestirred himself”
- verb
force or drive out
“The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.”
- verb
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
“The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks”
- verb
cause to become awake or conscious
“He was roused by the drunken men in the street”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
5
Letters
R (1) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 5 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 ROUSE
Single letters that turn ROUSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ROUSE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ROUSE
The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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