How many points is RATTLE worth in Scrabble?

RATTLE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RATTLE?

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

Can you add a letter to RATTLE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRATTLE, PRATTLE, RATTLED, RATTLER, RATTLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RATTLE

6 pts

RATTLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. RATTLE means "give out a succession of short sharp sounds".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹæt.l̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹæt.l̩/

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noun

A sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.
Example: I wish they would fix the rattle under my dashboard.
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container.
A device that makes a rattling sound such as put on an animal so its location can be heard.

verb

To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
Example: Rattle the can of cat treats if you need to find Fluffy.
To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.
To make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking.
Example: I wish the dashboard in my car would quit rattling.

noun

A former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).

Synonyms: pound

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

give out a succession of short sharp sounds

In a sentence: "They rattle."

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 6

RATTLE Scrabble FAQ

Is RATTLE a Scrabble word?: RATTLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does RATTLE mean?: give out a succession of short sharp sounds
How do you use RATTLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rattle."
How many points is RATTLE worth in Scrabble?: RATTLE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RATTLE?: RATTLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RATTLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRATTLE, PRATTLE, RATTLED, RATTLER, RATTLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.