RUMMAGES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RUMMAGES
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 RUMMAGES 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 RUMMAGES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUMMAGES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RUMMAGES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RUMMAGES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | m | m | a | g | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUMMAGES
100 words from the letters in RUMMAGES
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How to Use RUMMAGES in Word Games
RUMMAGES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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