How many points is RANK worth in Scrabble?

RANK is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RANK?

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

Can you add a letter to RANK?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRANK, CRANK, DRANK, FRANK, PRANK, TRANK, RANKE, RANKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

RANK

8 pts

RANK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. RANK means "relative place or position".

Meaning & examples

/ɹæŋk/

Pronunciation: /ɹæŋk/

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adjective

Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things).
Example: rank nonsense
Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross.
Example: rank grass
Suffering from overgrowth or hypertrophy; plethoric.

Synonyms: complete, utter, pong, smelly, stinky

adverb

Quickly, eagerly, impetuously.

noun

A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers [the corresponding term for the perpendicular columns in such a pattern is "file"].
Example: The front rank kneeled to reload while the second rank fired over their heads.
In a pipe organ, a set of pipes of a certain quality for which each pipe corresponds to one key or pedal.
One's position in a list sorted by a shared property such as physical location, population, or quality
Example: Based on your test scores, you have a rank of 23.

verb

To place abreast, or in a line.
To have a ranking.
Example: Their defense ranked third in the league.
To assign a suitable place in a class or order; to classify.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

relative place or position

In a sentence: "The rank is noted."

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

Add one letter after RANK. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

RANK Scrabble FAQ

Is RANK a Scrabble word?: RANK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does RANK mean?: relative place or position
How do you use RANK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The rank is noted."
How many points is RANK worth in Scrabble?: RANK is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RANK?: RANK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RANK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRANK, CRANK, DRANK, FRANK, PRANK, TRANK, RANKE, RANKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

RANK

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