Definition of rationale

"rationale" in the noun sense

1. rationale, principle

law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature

"the rationale for capital punishment"

"the principles of internal-combustion engines"

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Quotations for rationale

There cannot be a body of rules without a rationale, and this rationale constitutes the science. [ Sir G. C. Lewis ]

rationale in Scrabble®

The word rationale is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 9

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters rationale:

RATIONALE
(90)
RATIONALE
(90)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (11 words)

aeolian, aileron, elation, latrine, otarine, ratline, reliant, retinal, retinol, toenail, trenail

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word rationale

RATIONALE
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In rationale

RATIONALE
(90)
RATIONALE
(90)
TRENAIL
(78 = 28 + 50)
RETINAL
(78 = 28 + 50)
ELATION
(78 = 28 + 50)
AEOLIAN
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TOENAIL
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RATLINE
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OTARINE
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AILERON
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LATRINE
(78 = 28 + 50)
RELIANT
(78 = 28 + 50)
RETINOL
(78 = 28 + 50)
LATRINE
(74 = 24 + 50)
AEOLIAN
(74 = 24 + 50)
AILERON
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AEOLIAN
(74 = 24 + 50)
AEOLIAN
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RELIANT
(74 = 24 + 50)
RELIANT
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RELIANT
(74 = 24 + 50)
TOENAIL
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LATRINE
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TOENAIL
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AEOLIAN
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OTARINE
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TRENAIL
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RATLINE
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RELIANT
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TOENAIL
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RELIANT
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AEOLIAN
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AEOLIAN
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RATLINE
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OTARINE
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TRENAIL
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RETINOL
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RATLINE
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RATLINE
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OTARINE
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OTARINE
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RATLINE
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TRENAIL
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AILERON
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RATLINE
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OTARINE
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OTARINE
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OTARINE
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AILERON
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AILERON
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TOENAIL
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AEOLIAN
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TOENAIL
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RETINOL
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ELATION
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LATRINE
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RETINAL
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TRENAIL
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rationale in Words With Friends™

The word rationale is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters rationale:

RATIONALE
(153)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (11 words)

aeolian, aileron, elation, latrine, otarine, ratline, reliant, retinal, retinol, toenail, trenail

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word rationale

RATIONALE
(153)
RATIONALE
(90)
RATIONALE
(78)
RATIONALE
(57)
RATIONALE
(52)
RATIONALE
(48)
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(48)
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(48)
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(44)
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(30)
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(30)
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(30)
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(30)
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(26)
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(24)
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(22)
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(22)
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(22)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In rationale

RATIONALE
(153)
RATIONALE
(90)
RETINAL
(86 = 51 + 35)
RETINOL
(86 = 51 + 35)
RATLINE
(86 = 51 + 35)
RATLINE
(80 = 45 + 35)
ELATION
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AEOLIAN
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TRENAIL
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ELATION
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AEOLIAN
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AILERON
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TRENAIL
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TOENAIL
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TOENAIL
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LATRINE
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TOENAIL
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TRENAIL
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LATRINE
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AILERON
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RELIANT
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AEOLIAN
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RELIANT
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RATIONALE
(78)
OTARINE
(77 = 42 + 35)
RATLINE
(74 = 39 + 35)
RELIANT
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LATRINE
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TRENAIL
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RETINOL
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AEOLIAN
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TOENAIL
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AILERON
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RATIONALE
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Words within the letters of rationale

2 letter words in rationale (16 words)

8 letter words in rationale (5 words)

9 letter words in rationale (Anagrams) (2 words)

Words containing the sequence rationale

Words that start with rationale (2 words)

Words with rationale in them (1 word)

Words that end with rationale (1 word)

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