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 CSW24 (International), 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 CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. RATES means "(in some countries) a tax on property levied by a local authority".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

(in some countries) a tax on property levied by a local authority

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

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 5

RATES Scrabble FAQ

Is RATES a Scrabble word?: RATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRATES, GRATES, ORATES, PRATES, URATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.