Definition of rues

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • rues is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
  • rues is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
  • rues is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 5

Definition of rues


  • European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. herb of grace
    2. ruta graveolens
  • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment (noun)

    Examples

    1. to his rue, the error cost him the game

    Synonyms

    1. regret
    2. ruefulness
    3. sorrow
  • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. regret
    2. 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 rues in Merriam Webster