3-Letter Words Ending in RU

Q: What is the highest-scoring three-letter word ending in RU?

CRU is worth 5 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are BRU (5).

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All 3-Letter Words Ending in RU 2 words

How common is RU at the end of three-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 three-letter words ending in RU. They average 5 points and the best is CRU (5 points).

Total words: 2
Average Scrabble score: 5; out of 5 max
Everyday words: 0%; common in ordinary English
Most common first letter: B; 50% of words

Most common first letters

b 50%
c 50%

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Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring three-letter word ending in RU

c ₃r ₁u ₁

C 3 + R 1 + U 1 = 5 points

Double word: 10 pts
Triple word: 15 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

cru

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many three-letter words ending in RU are there?

There are 2 three-letter words ending in RU in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring three-letter word ending in RU?

CRU is worth 5 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are BRU (5).