How many points is RATCHET worth in Scrabble?

RATCHET is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RATCHET?

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

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RATCHET is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. RATCHET means "to increase or decrease by small amounts".

/ˈɹætʃɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹætʃɪt/

A pawl, click or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.
A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch and pawl.
A ratchet wrench.

To cause to become incremented or decremented.
Example: It's time to ratchet up the intensity level here.
To increment or decrement.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to increase or decrease by small amounts

In a sentence: "They ratchet."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RATCHET. It scores 12 points.

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Is RATCHET a Scrabble word?: RATCHET is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does RATCHET mean?: to increase or decrease by small amounts
How do you use RATCHET in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ratchet."
How many points is RATCHET worth in Scrabble?: RATCHET is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RATCHET?: RATCHET is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).