What does RUBY mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈrubi/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
  2. a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
  3. a deep and vivid red color

adjective

  1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

rubies8

Anagrams of RUBY

bury9

Words inside RUBY

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

bur5buy8 rub5 urb5by7

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Anagrams of RUBY

Word lists

Questions

Is RUBY a valid word in word games?

RUBY 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 RUBY worth?

RUBY is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RUBY?

5 other words, including BY, BUY, RUB and BUR.