Ruby

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A precious stone consisting of red corundum; a deep red color.

“The ruby ring sparkled in the sunlight.”

Pronunciation

IPA

[ˈruːbi]

Syllables

ru·by

Related Words

Synonyms

gemjewel stone

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends with Y, contains high-value letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, valuable B and Y.

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Anagrams of Ruby

Words that use exactly the same letters as “ruby”.

bury

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ruby”.

bryum burly burny burry burys butyr buyer curby rebuy rubby rugby runby

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