Is RUDDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RUDDLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RUDDLE mean?
- noun
a red iron ore used in dyeing and marking
- verb
twist or braid together, interlace
- verb
redden as if with a red ocher color
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
R (1) + U (1) + D (2) + D (2) + L (1) + E (1) = 8 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 RUDDLE
Single letters that turn RUDDLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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