rat
NOUNVERB
/ræt/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH R
rat is a valid 3-letter word worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1A1T1
1 + 1 + 1 =3 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 6TRIPLE WORD → 9
MEANING
What does rat mean?
NOUN · 5 SENSES
1
Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
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2
A person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible.
“kill the rat”
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3
One who reveals confidential information in return for money.
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4
Any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse.
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5
A pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure.
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VERB · 6 SENSES
1
Employ scabs or strike breakers in.
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2
Give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat.
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3
Take the place of work of someone on strike.
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4
Give away information about somebody.
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5
Catch rats, especially with dogs.
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6
Desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage.
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