How many points is RATCHETED worth in Scrabble?

RATCHETED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RATCHETED?

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

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RATCHETED

15 pts

RATCHETED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. RATCHETED is a verb form of ratchet. RATCHET means "to increase or decrease by small amounts".

Meaning & examples

verb

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

Definition and meaning

RATCHETED is a verb form of ratchet. RATCHET means "to increase or decrease by small amounts".

In a sentence: "They ratcheted."

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RATCHET12 pts

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Letter Values

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RATCHETED Scrabble FAQ

Is RATCHETED a Scrabble word?: RATCHETED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does RATCHETED mean?: RATCHETED is a verb form of ratchet. RATCHET means "to increase or decrease by small amounts".
How do you use RATCHETED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ratcheted."
How many points is RATCHETED worth in Scrabble?: RATCHETED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RATCHETED?: RATCHETED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).