Is RUSHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RUSHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RUSHES mean?
Rushes is a form of RUSH.
- verb
move hurridly
“He rushed down the hall to receive his guests”
- noun
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
“in his haste to leave he forgot his book”
- verb
attack suddenly
- noun
a sudden forceful flow
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
R (1) + U (1) + S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 RUSHES
Single letters that turn RUSHES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of RUSHES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RUSHES
The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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