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Is RUNTS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUNTS mean?

Runts is a form of RUNT.

  1. noun

    disparaging terms for small people

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

5

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + N (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 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 RUNTS

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of RUNTS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RUNTS

The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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