How many points is RAT worth in Scrabble?

RAT is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RAT?

RAT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to RAT?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRAT, DRAT, FRAT, GRAT, PRAT, RATE, RATH, RATO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RAT

3 pts

RAT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. RAT means "to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents)".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents)

In a sentence: "They rat."

Share RAT

Check the Scrabble meaning of RAT. It scores 3 points.

Word forms

Front hooks

Add one letter before RAT. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after RAT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in RAT, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 3

RAT Scrabble FAQ

Is RAT a Scrabble word?: RAT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
What does RAT mean?: to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents)
How do you use RAT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rat."
How many points is RAT worth in Scrabble?: RAT is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RAT?: RAT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RAT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRAT, DRAT, FRAT, GRAT, PRAT, RATE, RATH, RATO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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