1adjective
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
01 Word definition
rueful
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is RUEFUL a word?
Yes. RUEFUL is a 6-letter adjective. feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-U-E-F-U-LHow do you spell RUEFUL?
RUEFUL contains 6 letters, begins with R, and ends with L.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗contriteremorsefulruthful
02 Letter breakdown
How is RUEFUL spelled?
R1U2E3F4U5L6
03 Word-game status
Can you play RUEFUL?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About RUEFUL.
How do you spell RUEFUL?
RUEFUL is spelled R-U-E-F-U-L. It contains 6 letters.