How many points is RUSHES worth in Scrabble?

RUSHES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RUSHES?

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

Can you add a letter to RUSHES?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRUSHES, CRUSHES, FRUSHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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RUSHES

9 pts

RUSHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. RUSHES means "(in film-making) the initial prints of a scene or scenes before editing".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹʌʃɪz/

noun

Any of several stiff plants of the genus Juncus, or the family Juncaceae, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers, and often growing in marshes or near water.
The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.
The merest trifle; a straw.

noun

A sudden forward motion.
A surge.
Example: A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume.
General haste.
Example: Many errors were made in the rush to finish.

Synonyms: zerg

verb

To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.
Example: rush one's dinner; rush off an email response
To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.
Example: armies rush to battle; waters rush down a precipice.
To dribble rapidly.

Synonyms: zerg

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(in film-making) the initial prints of a scene or scenes before editing

In a sentence: "The rushes is noted."

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Letter Values

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RUSHES Scrabble FAQ

Is RUSHES a Scrabble word?: RUSHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does RUSHES mean?: (in film-making) the initial prints of a scene or scenes before editing
How do you use RUSHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The rushes is noted."
How many points is RUSHES worth in Scrabble?: RUSHES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RUSHES?: RUSHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RUSHES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRUSHES, CRUSHES, FRUSHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.