Rugby
5 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A team sport played with an oval ball that may be kicked, carried, or passed by hand.
“He played rugby in college and loved the physical challenge.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrʌɡbi/
Syllables
rug·by
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Contains Y, has UG pattern in middle.
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Worth 11 points; B and Y provide good scoring.
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