Is RUDDIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RUDDIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RUDDIES mean?
Ruddies is a form of RUDDY.
- adjective
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
“a ruddy complexion”
- 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
9
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
7
Letters
R (1) + U (1) + D (2) + D (2) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 RUDDIES
Single letters that turn RUDDIES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from RUDDIES
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- druids8
- siddur8
- udders8
- diseur7
- dried7
- druid7
- dudes7
- dured7
- redds7
- redid7
- rudds7
- sided7
- udder7
- dries6
- druse6
- dures6
- resid6
- rides6
- sired6
- ursid6
- died6
- dude6
- duds6
- redd6
- rudd6
- sudd6
- sieur5
- desi5
- dies5
- dire5
- dues5
- dure5
- ides5
- ired5
- reds5
- ride5
- rids5
- rude5
- rued5
- side5
- sued5
- surd5
- urds5
- used5
- did5
- dud5
- ires4
- reis4
- rise4
- rues4
- ruse4
- sire4
- suer4
- sure4
- user4
- die4
- dis4
- due4
- dui4
- eds4
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