RATE
RATE is a valid 4-letter word in our dictionary. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends, before any board multipliers.
What Does RATE Mean?
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Letter by Letter
| Letter | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Word Game Intelligence
RATE AnalysisVowel & Consonant Structure
2 vowels · 2 consonants
Vowels (A at #2, E at #4)
Hook Letters (Scrabble / WWF)
Front hooks: C- F- G- I- O- P- U- W-
Back hooks: -D -L -R -S
Hive & Anagram Power
4 unique letters · 21 sub-words
Valid Spelling Bee / WordHive puzzle candidate (uses ≤7 unique letters).
Anagrams of RATE
3 other words use exactly these letters.
Words Inside RATE
21 shorter words can be built from these letters. Useful when RATE won't fit on the board.
areartateeareateraetaratrettaetarteaaearateaeretretate
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