Is RHEA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RHEA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RHEA mean?
- noun
fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor
- noun
smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan
- noun
larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
4
Letters
R (1) + H (4) + E (1) + A (1) = 7 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 RHEA
Single letters that turn RHEA 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 RHEA
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RHEA
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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