01 Word definition

rate

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is RATE a word?

Yes. RATE is a 4-letter noun. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell RATE?

R-A-T-E

RATE contains 4 letters, begins with R, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

    they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour

2noun

  1. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis

    a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
Synonyms
charge per unit
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends4points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is RATE spelled?

R1A2T3E4
Starts withRATFirst 3 letters
Ends withATELast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 4 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About RATE.

How do you spell RATE?

RATE is spelled R-A-T-E. It contains 4 letters.