RUMMAGE
/ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RUMMAGE
A thorough search, usually resulting in disorder.
"Have a rummage through the attic and see if you can find anything worth selling."
Commotion; disturbance.
A disorganized collection of miscellaneous objects; a jumble.
To arrange (cargo, goods, etc.) in the hold of a ship; to move or rearrange such goods.
To search a vessel for smuggled goods.
"After the long voyage, the customs officers rummaged the ship."
To search something thoroughly and with disregard for the way in which things were arranged.
"She rummaged her purse in search of the keys."
Examples of RUMMAGE in a Sentence
- "Have a rummage through the attic and see if you can find anything worth selling."
- "After the long voyage, the customs officers rummaged the ship."
- "She rummaged her purse in search of the keys."
Word Details
Is RUMMAGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUMMAGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RUMMAGE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for RUMMAGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | m | m | a | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUMMAGE
99 words from the letters in RUMMAGE
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How to Use RUMMAGE in Word Games
RUMMAGE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RUMMAGE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RUMMAGE to find 99 additional valid words.