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RUINOUS

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of RUINOUS

adjective

Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous

adjective

Extremely costly; so expensive as to cause financial ruin.

"They were forced to completely replace the roof at ruinous expense."

adjective

Characterized by ruin; ruined; dilapidated; as, an edifice, bridge, or wall in a ruinous state.

Examples of RUINOUS in a Sentence

  • "They were forced to completely replace the roof at ruinous expense."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is RUINOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, RUINOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RUINOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for RUINOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter ruinous Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1212121 10

Anagrams of RUINOUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use RUINOUS in Word Games

RUINOUS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since RUINOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RUINOUS to find 75 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About RUINOUS

What does RUINOUS mean?
RUINOUS is a adjective. Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous
Is RUINOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RUINOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RUINOUS worth in Scrabble?
RUINOUS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from RUINOUS?
You can make 75 words from the letters in RUINOUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of RUINOUS?
The anagrams of RUINOUS (words using the exact same letters) are: URINOUS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.