RULE
/ɹuːl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RULE
A regulation, law, guideline.
"All participants must adhere to the rules."
A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.
A straight line (continuous mark, as made by a pen or the like), especially one lying across a paper as a guide for writing.
To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
To excel.
"This game rules!"
To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).
Revelry.
To revel.
Examples of RULE in a Sentence
- "All participants must adhere to the rules."
- "This game rules!"
Word Details
Is RULE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RULE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RULE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RULE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RULE
10 words from the letters in RULE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RULE in Word Games
RULE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RULE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RULE to find 10 additional valid words.