How many points is ROUGH worth in Scrabble?

ROUGH is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ROUGH?

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

Can you add a letter to ROUGH?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BROUGH, GROUGH, TROUGH, ROUGHS, ROUGHT, ROUGHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ROUGH

9 pts

ROUGH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. ROUGH means "uneven or irregular".

Meaning & examples

/ɹʌf/

Pronunciation

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noun

The unmowed part of a golf course.
A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.
A scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce.

verb

To create in an approximate form.
Example: Rough in the shape first, then polish the details.
To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.
To render rough; to roughen.

adjective

Not smooth; uneven.
Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
Example: a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan
Turbulent.
Example: rough sea

Antonyms: smooth

adverb

In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

uneven or irregular

In a sentence: "It is rough."

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

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Letter Values

= 9

ROUGH Scrabble FAQ

Is ROUGH a Scrabble word?: ROUGH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does ROUGH mean?: uneven or irregular
How do you use ROUGH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is rough."
How many points is ROUGH worth in Scrabble?: ROUGH is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ROUGH?: ROUGH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ROUGH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BROUGH, GROUGH, TROUGH, ROUGHS, ROUGHT, ROUGHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.