Is RAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RAKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RAKE mean?
- verb
move through with or as if with a rake
“She raked her fingers through her hair”
- verb
level or smooth with a rake
“rake gravel”
- noun
a dissolute man in fashionable society
- noun
degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
“the roof had a steep pitch”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
R (1) + A (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for RAKE
Single letters that turn RAKE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from RAKE
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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