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RUTS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Ruts.

Ruts - as a noun

A groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

A settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape

Example: "They fell into a conversational rut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
groove10

Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estrus6heat7oestrus7

Ruts - as a verb

Be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals

Hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

Example: "Furrow soil"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
furrow12groove10

Example Sentences

"The car got stuck in the muddy ruts on the dirt road."
"It's easy to fall into the ruts of a monotonous routine."
"The bike tire slipped into the deep ruts in the sand."
"I need to break out of these negative thought ruts."
"The wagon wheels created deep ruts in the muddy path."
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Word Game Points

Is RUTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is RUTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is RUTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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