How many points is RATIONAL worth in Scrabble?

RATIONAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RATIONAL?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

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RATIONAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. RATIONAL means "a number that can be expressed as a quotient of integers".

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.
Example: The quotient of two rationals is again a rational.

Capable of reasoning.
Example: Man is a rational creature.
Logically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd.
Example: His statements were quite rational.
(of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.
Example: rational conduct

Antonyms: arational, irrational, non-rational, absurd, nonsensical

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a number that can be expressed as a quotient of integers

In a sentence: "The rational is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RATIONAL. It scores 8 points.

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

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Is RATIONAL a Scrabble word?: RATIONAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does RATIONAL mean?: a number that can be expressed as a quotient of integers
How do you use RATIONAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The rational is noted."
How many points is RATIONAL worth in Scrabble?: RATIONAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RATIONAL?: RATIONAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RATIONAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RATIONALE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.