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RAT

/ɹæt/

3-letter word · 3 Scrabble points · 3 Words With Friends points

R 1
A 1
T 1

Meaning of RAT

noun
  1. A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
  2. 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.
verb
  1. (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!"
  2. To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
noun
  1. A scratch or a score.
  2. A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather.
verb
  1. To scratch or score.
    "He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."
  2. To tear, rip, rend.
    "Ratted to shreds."
noun
  1. A ration.
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Anagrams of RAT

art3
tar3

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About the word RAT

Is "RAT" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "RAT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "RAT" worth?

In Scrabble, "RAT" is worth 3 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 3 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 9.

What does "RAT" mean?

A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

What are the anagrams of "RAT"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as RAT: ART, TAR.