Definition of RAT
A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.
A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.
"What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"
(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.
"He is going to rat us out!"
To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.
A scratch or a score.
A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather.
Synonyms of RAT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of RAT in a Sentence
- "What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"
- "He is going to rat us out!"
- "He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."
- "Ratted to shreds."
Word Details
Is RAT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RAT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RAT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RAT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RAT
5 words from the letters in RAT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RAT in Word Games
RAT is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RAT is only 3 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 RAT to find 5 additional valid words.