Is RATHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RATHER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RATHER mean?
- adverb
on the contrary
“rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left”
- adverb
to some (great or small) extent
“it was rather cold”
- adverb
more readily or willingly
“clean it well, preferably with warm water”
- adverb
to a degree (not used with a negative)
“quite tasty”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 6
R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 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 RATHER
RATHER has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from RATHER
The 55 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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