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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

Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
4
Letters
4

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.

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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