Is RATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RATE mean?
- noun
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
“they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour”
- noun
amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
“a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5”
- verb
assign a rank or rating to
“how would you rank these students?”
- verb
be worthy of or have a certain rating
“This bond rates highly”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
4
Letters
R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 4 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 RATE
Single letters that turn RATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of RATE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RATE
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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