RATS
/ɹæts/
4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 4 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of RATS
noun
- 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.
verb
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(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.
noun
- 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.
verb
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To scratch or score.
"He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."
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To tear, rip, rend.
"Ratted to shreds."
noun
- A ration.
interjection
- Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.
- Expression of disbelief.
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Anagrams of RATS
arts4
star4
tars4
tsar4
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About the word RATS
Is "RATS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "RATS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "RATS" worth?
In Scrabble, "RATS" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 4 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.
What does "RATS" mean?
A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
What are the anagrams of "RATS"?
4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as RATS: ARTS, STAR, TARS, TSAR.