Rumour

/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters
Definition of Rumour

noun

  1. A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

    "There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married."

  2. Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

    "They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor."

verb

  1. (usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

    "John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion."

Anagrams of Rumour

No exact anagrams found for "rumour". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "rumour" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 "Rumour"

Rumour is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Rumour" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "rumour" is a low-scoring word.