What does RIGOROUS mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈrɪgərəs/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
11
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

adjective

  1. rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard“rigorous application of the law”
  2. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures“rigorous discipline”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of RIGOROUS

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside RIGOROUS

32 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is RIGOROUS a valid word in word games?

RIGOROUS is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is RIGOROUS worth?

RIGOROUS is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RIGOROUS?

32 other words, including IS, OR, SO and OUR.