What does RUDE mean?

Pronunciation
/rud/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
5
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  1. socially incorrect in behavior“resentment flared at such an unmannered intrusion”
  2. (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
  3. lacking civility or good manners“want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue”
  4. (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes“natural yogurt”
  5. belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness“the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

ruder6rudest7

Anagrams of RUDE

dure5rued5

Words inside RUDE

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

due4 red4 rue3urd4de3ed3er2re2

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Questions

Is RUDE a valid word in word games?

RUDE 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 RUDE worth?

RUDE is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RUDE?

8 other words, including DUE, RED, DE and RE.