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Is RUIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUIN mean?

  1. verb

    destroy completely; damage irreparably

    “You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!”

  2. noun

    an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

    “you have brought ruin on this entire family”

  3. noun

    a ruined building

    “they explored several Roman ruins”

  4. noun

    the process of becoming dilapidated

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

4

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

4

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 4 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 RUIN

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

Words you can make from RUIN

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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