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Is RUBY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUBY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUBY mean?

  1. noun

    a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

  2. noun

    a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers

  3. noun

    a deep and vivid red color

  4. adjective

    of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
4

R (1) + U (1) + B (3) + Y (4) = 9 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 RUBY

RUBY 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.

Anagrams of RUBY

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RUBY

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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