Reuben

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

In the Old Testament, the eldest son of Jacob and the forefather of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

“Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, according to the Book of Genesis.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

reu·ben

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Proper noun with an uncommon EU vowel pairing at positions 2 and 3

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points but proper nouns are not permitted in standard Scrabble

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