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Rook

Yes, rook is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does rook mean?

noun

  1. (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
  2. common gregarious Old World bird about the size and color of the American crow

verb

  1. deprive of by deceit He swindled me out of my inheritance

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for rook

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of rook

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ROOK.

Words you can make from rook

Unscramble ROOK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is rook a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Rook is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is rook worth in Scrabble?

Rook is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does rook mean?

Rook means: (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard.