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Rust

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

What does rust mean?

noun

  1. a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
  2. a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
  3. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

verb

  1. become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid The metal corroded
  2. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid The acid corroded the metal
  3. become coated with oxide

adjective

  1. of the brown color of rust

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for rust

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points4
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of rust

  • ruts

Words you can make from rust

Unscramble RUST for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is rust a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Rust 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 rust worth in Scrabble?

Rust is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does rust mean?

Rust means: a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture.