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Is RATCHET a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RATCHET is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RATCHET mean?

  1. noun

    mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

  2. verb

    move by degrees in one direction only

    “a ratcheting lopping tool”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + T (1) = 12 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 RATCHET

Single letters that turn RATCHET into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of RATCHET

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RATCHET

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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