Definition of RATES
RATES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is RATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RATES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of RATES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RATES
81 words from the letters in RATES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use RATES in Word Games
RATES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, RATES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RATES to find 81 additional valid words.