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Is RATIONALE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RATIONALE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RATIONALE mean?

  1. noun

    (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

    “the rationale for capital punishment”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

9

Letters

R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + A (1) + L (1) + E (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 RATIONALE

Single letters that turn RATIONALE 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 RATIONALE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RATIONALE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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