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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈrʌɡbi/
rug·by
Contains Y, has UG pattern in middle.
Worth 11 points; B and Y provide good scoring.
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