How many points is RATS worth in Scrabble?

RATS is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RATS?

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

Can you add a letter to RATS?

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

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RATS

4 pts

RATS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. RATS is a verb form of rat. RAT means "to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents)".

Meaning & examples

/ɹæts/

Pronunciation: /ɹæts/

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noun

A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.
A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.
Example: What a rat, leaving us stranded here!

Synonyms: stool pigeon, traitor

verb

(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.
Example: He is going to rat us out!
To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.

Synonyms: bewray, finger, put the finger on, tell on

noun

A scratch or a score.
A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather.

verb

To scratch or score.
Example: He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife.
To tear, rip, rend.
Example: Ratted to shreds.
Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.

noun

A ration.

interjection

Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.
Expression of disbelief.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RATS is a verb form of rat. RAT means "to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents)".

In a sentence: "They rats."

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Letter Values

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RATS Scrabble FAQ

Is RATS a Scrabble word?: RATS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does RATS mean?: RATS is a verb form of rat. RAT means "to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents)".
How do you use RATS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rats."
How many points is RATS worth in Scrabble?: RATS is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RATS?: RATS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RATS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRATS, DRATS, FRATS, PRATS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

RATS

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