What does RUIN mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈruən/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 4
- Words With Friends score
- 6
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction“you have brought ruin on this entire family”
- a ruined building“they explored several Roman ruins”
- the process of becoming dilapidated
- an event that results in destruction
- failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
- destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
verb
- destroy completely; damage irreparably“You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!”
- destroy or cause to fail“This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
ruins5
Anagrams of RUIN
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside RUIN
6 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is RUIN a valid word in word games?
RUIN 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 RUIN worth?
RUIN is worth 4 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from RUIN?
6 other words, including IN, RUN, UN and NU.