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Rather

Yes, rather is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does rather mean?

adverb

  1. on the contrary rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
  2. to some (great or small) extent it was rather cold
  3. more readily or willingly clean it well, preferably with warm water

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for rather

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of rather

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RATHER.

Words you can make from rather

Unscramble RATHER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is rather a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Rather is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is rather worth in Scrabble?

Rather is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does rather mean?

Rather means: on the contrary.