How many points is RATIONALE worth in Scrabble?

RATIONALE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RATIONALE?

RATIONALE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RATIONALES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

RATIONALE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. RATIONALE means "a logical basis for a belief".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a logical basis for a belief

Check the Scrabble meaning of RATIONALE. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter after RATIONALE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in RATIONALE, without blank tiles.

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Is RATIONALE a Scrabble word?: RATIONALE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is RATIONALE worth in Scrabble?: RATIONALE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RATIONALE?: RATIONALE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RATIONALE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RATIONALES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.