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Is RUNG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUNG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUNG mean?

  1. noun

    a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

  2. noun

    one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 5 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 RUNG

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks1

Words you can make from RUNG

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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