How many points is RATES worth in Scrabble?

RATES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RATES?

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

Can you add a letter to RATES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRATES, GRATES, ORATES, PRATES, URATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RATES

5 pts

RATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. RATES is a verb form of rate. RATE means "to estimate the value of".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RATES is a verb form of rate. RATE means "to estimate the value of".

In a sentence: "They rates."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RATES. It scores 5 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RATE4 pts

Front hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 5

RATES Scrabble FAQ

Is RATES a Scrabble word?: RATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does RATES mean?: RATES is a verb form of rate. RATE means "to estimate the value of".
How do you use RATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rates."
How many points is RATES worth in Scrabble?: RATES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RATES?: RATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RATES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRATES, GRATES, ORATES, PRATES, URATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.