RANK
/ɹæŋk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · adjective, adverb, noun, verb
Definition of RANK
Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things).
"rank nonsense"
Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross.
"rank grass"
Suffering from overgrowth or hypertrophy; plethoric.
Quickly, eagerly, impetuously.
A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers [the corresponding term for the perpendicular columns in such a pattern is "file"].
"The front rank kneeled to reload while the second rank fired over their heads."
In a pipe organ, a set of pipes of a certain quality for which each pipe corresponds to one key or pedal.
One's position in a list sorted by a shared property such as physical location, population, or quality
"Based on your test scores, you have a rank of 23."
To place abreast, or in a line.
Examples of RANK in a Sentence
- "rank nonsense"
- "rank grass"
- "The front rank kneeled to reload while the second rank fired over their heads."
- "Based on your test scores, you have a rank of 23."
Word Details
Is RANK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RANK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RANK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RANK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
Anagrams of RANK
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RANK
10 words from the letters in RANK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RANK in Word Games
RANK is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RANK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RANK to find 10 additional valid words.