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RANK

/ɹæŋk/

4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

R 1
A 1
N 1
K 5

Meaning of RANK

adjective
  1. Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things).
    "rank nonsense"
  2. Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross.
    "rank grass"
adverb
  1. Quickly, eagerly, impetuously.
noun
  1. 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."
  2. In a pipe organ, a set of pipes of a certain quality for which each pipe corresponds to one key or pedal.
verb
  1. To place abreast, or in a line.
  2. To have a ranking.
    "Their defense ranked third in the league."
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Anagrams of RANK

karn8
knar8
nark8

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About the word RANK

Is "RANK" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "RANK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "RANK" worth?

In Scrabble, "RANK" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "RANK" mean?

Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things).

What are the anagrams of "RANK"?

3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as RANK: KARN, KNAR, NARK.