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Is RATS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RATS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RATS mean?

Rats is a form of RAT.

  1. noun

    any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

  2. noun

    someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

  3. noun

    a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

    “only a rotter would do that”

  4. noun

    one who reveals confidential information in return for money

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

4

Scrabble

4

Words With Friends

4

Letters

R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + S (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 RATS

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

Front hooks4

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of RATS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RATS

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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