Is RIMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RIMES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RIMES mean?
Rimes is a form of RIME.
- noun
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
- noun
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
- verb
be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
“hat and cat rhyme”
- verb
compose rhymes
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
R (1) + I (1) + M (3) + E (1) + S (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 RIMES
Single letters that turn RIMES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of RIMES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RIMES
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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