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Is RUE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUE mean?

  1. noun

    European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

  2. noun

    leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

  3. noun

    sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

    “he drank to drown his sorrows”

  4. noun

    (French) a street or road in France

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

3

Scrabble

4

Words With Friends

3

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + E (1) = 3 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 RUE

Single letters that turn RUE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks2

Back hooks3

Words you can make from RUE

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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