Is RANK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RANK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RANK mean?
- noun
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
“the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen”
- noun
relative status
“his salary was determined by his rank and seniority”
- noun
the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army)
“the strike was supported by the union rank and file”
- noun
position in a social hierarchy
“the British are more aware of social status than Americans are”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
R (1) + A (1) + N (1) + K (5) = 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 RANK
Single letters that turn RANK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of RANK
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RANK
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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