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
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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