How many points is RUFFLE worth in Scrabble?

RUFFLE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RUFFLE?

RUFFLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TRUFFLE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

RUFFLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. RUFFLE means "to destroy the smoothness of".

/ˈɹʌfəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹʌfəl/

Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.
Example: She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem.
Disturbance; agitation; commotion.
Example: to put the mind in a ruffle
A low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff.

To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
Example: Ruffle the end of the cuff.
To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.
Example: Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure.
To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to destroy the smoothness of

In a sentence: "They ruffle."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RUFFLE. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter before RUFFLE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in RUFFLE, without blank tiles.

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Is RUFFLE a Scrabble word?: RUFFLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does RUFFLE mean?: to destroy the smoothness of
How do you use RUFFLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ruffle."
How many points is RUFFLE worth in Scrabble?: RUFFLE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RUFFLE?: RUFFLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RUFFLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TRUFFLE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.