Word: RULING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of RULING
- To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
- To excel.
"This game rules!"
- To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).
- To revel.
- An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.
- That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
"a ruling passion"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "ruling" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "ruling", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RULING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RULING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RULING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RULING:
- # the ruling effect
- # master of ruling
- # playing with ruling
- # in terms of ruling
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of RULING:
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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