RUST
/ɹʌst/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RUST
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
"The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous."
A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").
"aerugo. Green or blue-green copper rust; verdigris. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1973)"
A reddish-brown color.
To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
"The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray."
To cause to oxidize.
"The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture."
To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.
Examples of RUST in a Sentence
- "The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous."
- "aerugo. Green or blue-green copper rust; verdigris. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1973)"
- "The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray."
- "The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture."
Word Details
Is RUST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RUST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RUST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUST
10 words from the letters in RUST
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RUST in Word Games
RUST is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RUST 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 RUST to find 10 additional valid words.