RARE
[ɹɜɹ]
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, verb
Definition of RARE
A scarce or uncommon item.
Very uncommon; scarce.
"Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable."
(of a gas) Thin; of low density.
Good; enjoyable.
(particularly meats) Cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense).
To rear, rise up, start backwards.
To rear, bring up, raise.
Early
Examples of RARE in a Sentence
- "Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable."
Word Details
Is RARE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RARE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RARE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RARE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RARE
9 words from the letters in RARE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RARE in Word Games
RARE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RARE 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 RARE to find 9 additional valid words.