RUGGEDIZE is a valid Scrabble word — 21 points
Yes. RUGGEDIZE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 21 points in Scrabble and 24 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept RUGGEDIZE?
| Official Scrabble Players Dictionary USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word List USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble Words English in most countries | Valid |
| Words with Friends Zynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 42 / 100
Our own measure of how useful RUGGEDIZE is to know. It scores 21 from 9 tiles, takes 2 hooks, and its letters make up 6.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for RUGGEDIZE
Front hooks — 0
None.
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How RUGGEDIZE scores
Face value of the 9 tiles in RUGGEDIZE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| r | 1 | 6 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| g | 2 | 3 |
| e | 2 | 12 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| z | 1 | 1 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so RUGGEDIZE has to be built on the board across turns.
What does RUGGEDIZE mean in Scrabble?
verb
To strengthen a piece of equipment so that it can survive rough handling, shocks and harsh conditions.
Makers ruggedize laptops and phones for soldiers, builders and explorers by adding thick casings and sealed ports. The result is heavier but far harder to break.
How RUGGEDIZE is used
Used in engineering and electronics, especially for military and field gear.
- The firm will ruggedize the tablet for use on building sites.
- They had to ruggedize the camera before the polar expedition.
- A company can ruggedize its radios to resist dust and water.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of RUGGEDIZE and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with RUGGEDIZE
2 longer words begin with RUGGEDIZE.
Shorter words from the letters in RUGGEDIZE
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Common questions about RUGGEDIZE
- Is RUGGEDIZE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts RUGGEDIZE, where it scores 24 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is RUGGEDIZE worth?
- RUGGEDIZE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words with Friends.
- What does RUGGEDIZE mean?
- To strengthen a piece of equipment so that it can survive rough handling, shocks and harsh conditions.
- What letters can be added to RUGGEDIZE?
- RUGGEDIZE takes 2 hooks: 0 in front and 2 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 9 letters of RUGGEDIZE:
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