Scrabble & Words with friends points
- rue is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 3
- rue is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 3
- rue is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 4
Definition of rue
- European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy (noun)
Synonyms
- herb of grace
- ruta graveolens
- sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment (noun)
Examples
- to his rue, the error cost him the game
Synonyms
- regret
- ruefulness
- sorrow
- feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about (verb)
Synonyms
- regret
- repent
- (French) a street or road in France (noun)
- leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy (noun)
See definition of rue in Merriam Webster