RUEFULLY
8 letters · 3 syllables · adverb
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Definition of RUEFULLY
adverb
In a rueful manner; causing, feeling or expressing regret or sorrow.
"He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully."
Examples of RUEFULLY in a Sentence
- "He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully."
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points
Is RUEFULLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUEFULLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: RUEFULLY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RUEFULLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | e | f | u | l | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUEFULLY
59 words from the letters in RUEFULLY
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
fey
9/8
USUKWWF
fly
9/9
USUKWWF
fry
9/8
USUKWWF
elf
6/7
USUKWWF
erf
6/6
UK
fer
6/6
USUKWWF
ref
6/6
USUKWWF
feu
6/7
USUKWWF
flu
6/8
USUKWWF
fur
6/7
USUKWWF
ley
6/6
USUKWWF
lye
6/6
USUKWWF
rye
6/5
USUKWWF
yer
6/5
UK
uey
6/6
UK
ell
3/5
USUKWWF
leu
3/5
USUKWWF
ule
3/5
UK
rue
3/4
USUKWWF
ure
3/4
UK
lur
3/5
UK
ulu
3/6
USUKWWF
How to Use RUEFULLY in Word Games
RUEFULLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RUEFULLY to find 59 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RUEFULLY
What does RUEFULLY mean?
RUEFULLY is a adverb. In a rueful manner; causing, feeling or expressing regret or sorrow.
Is RUEFULLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RUEFULLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RUEFULLY worth in Scrabble?
RUEFULLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RUEFULLY?
You can make 59 words from the letters in RUEFULLY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of RUEFULLY?
Synonyms of RUEFULLY include: mournfully, regretfully, sadly, sorrowfully. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.