ROOKIE
/ˈɹʊki/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective
Definition of ROOKIE
An inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces.
A novice.
An athlete either new to the sport or to a team or in his first year of professional competition, especially said of baseball, basketball, hockey and American football players.
Non-professional; amateur
"The game was going well until I made that rookie mistake."
Examples of ROOKIE in a Sentence
- "The game was going well until I made that rookie mistake."
Word Details
Is ROOKIE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ROOKIE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ROOKIE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ROOKIE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | o | o | k | i | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ROOKIE
32 words from the letters in ROOKIE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use ROOKIE in Word Games
ROOKIE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, ROOKIE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ROOKIE to find 32 additional valid words.