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RUSE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ruse.

How to pronounce ruse:

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Ruse - as a noun

A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
artifice

Ruse - as a verb

To deceive or trick using a ruse.

Of an animal: to turn or double back to elude hunters or their hunting dogs.

Example Sentences

"He used a ruse to distract the guards while he snuck into the building."
"The politician's promise was just a ruse to gain votes."
"She disguised herself as a delivery person as a ruse to enter the restricted area."
"The magician's illusion was an elaborate ruse to deceive the audience."
"The spy employed various ruses to gather secret information."
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Word Game Points

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

RUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

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

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

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