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Is RUFFLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUFFLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUFFLE mean?

  1. verb

    stir up (water) so as to form ripples

  2. verb

    trouble or vex

    “ruffle somebody's composure”

  3. noun

    a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

  4. noun

    a high tight collar

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4) + L (1) + E (1) = 12 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 RUFFLE

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

Front hooks1

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Words you can make from RUFFLE

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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