Rudder
/ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters
Definition of Rudder
noun
- An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
- A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.
- A riddle or sieve.
- That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
Anagrams of Rudder
Letter Values
r1
u1
d2
d2
e1
r1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Rudder
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Rudder"
Rudder is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Rudder" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "rudder" is a low-scoring word.