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Is RUSH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, RUSH is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “move hurridly”.

Quick answer

Is RUSH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. RUSH is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: RHUS.

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Letters
4
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
7 pts
Anagrams
1
Familiarity
100th percentile

RUSH meaning and definition

RUSH has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

RUSH as a verb

  1. Move hurridly.
  2. Attack suddenly.

RUSH as a noun

  1. The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner.
  2. A sudden forceful flow.

RUSH Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

RUSH scores 7 in Scrabble and 7 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
R11
U12
S11
H43
Total77

RUSH on premium squares

On a double word square RUSH scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of RUSH

1 word uses exactly the same 4 letters as RUSH. See all anagrams of RUSH.

  • rhus7

Shorter words hiding in RUSH

The letters R, U, S, H make 5 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble RUSH: all 5 words.

  • us2
  • sur3
  • ur2
  • sh5
  • uh5

Words like RUSH

One-letter changes to RUSH, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in RUSH

  • push9
  • bush9
  • gush8
  • rust4
  • mush9
  • rash7
  • hush10
  • lush7
  • ruth7
  • resh7
  • ruse4
  • rusk8
  • tush7
  • cush9
  • dush8
  • rukh11
  • rusa4

Add one letter to RUSH

More 4-letter words starting with RU

  • rule4
  • ruin4
  • rust4
  • ruby9
  • ruck10
  • ruff10
  • rude5
  • rump8
  • rung5
  • ruth7
  • rube6
  • rudd6
  • ruga5
  • ruly7
  • rune4
  • runt4
  • ruse4
  • rusk8

RUSH word facts

RUSH is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 3 consonants. It starts with R and ends with H. By corpus frequency, RUSH is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters R, U, S, H on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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RUSH Scrabble word FAQ

Is RUSH a Scrabble word?

Yes. RUSH is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does RUSH mean?

RUSH is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “move hurridly”.

How many points is RUSH worth in Scrabble?

RUSH is worth 7 points in Scrabble: R (1) + U (1) + S (1) + H (4). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is RUSH in Words With Friends?

RUSH is worth 7 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of RUSH?

RUSH has 1 anagram: RHUS. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in RUSH?

You can make 5 shorter words from the letters in RUSH, including US, SUR, UR and SH.

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