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Rue

Yes, rue is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 3 points in Scrabble.

What does rue mean?

noun

  1. European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
  2. leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
  3. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment he drank to drown his sorrows

verb

  1. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for rue

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants2 / 1
Scrabble points3
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of rue

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RUE.

Frequently asked questions

Is rue a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Rue 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 rue worth in Scrabble?

Rue is worth 3 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does rue mean?

Rue means: European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy.