REM
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is REM a Scrabble word?
Yes. REM is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (3 letters, 5 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep
- (roentgen equivalent man) the dosage of ionizing radiation that will cause the same amount of injury to human tissue as 1 roentgen of X-rays
- a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep
Synonyms
paradoxical sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, rem sleep, rapid eye movement
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
REM scores 5 points before board multipliers.
- R = 1
- E = 1
- M = 3
Letter counts: E×1, M×1, R×1
Anagrams of REM
Similar 3-letter words
Crossword relevance
REM is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with R, ends with M, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "REM — a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep" (5 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
REM is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is REM a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
REM (noun): (roentgen equivalent man) the dosage of ionizing radiation that will cause the same amount of injury to human tissue as 1 roentgen of X-rays. Additional senses: a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep.
In standard Scrabble scoring, REM totals 5 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. REM relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
REM is 3 letters long, begins with R, ends with M, and sorts to the alphagram EMR. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 2 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 3-letter entries, REM ranks by raw score (5 points). Anagram alternatives include MER — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QQV, XXX, XYZ, SQQ; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, REM carries 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on R or M are common study angles; browse words starting with R and words ending with M to rehearse parallel sets.
REM is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with R, ends with M, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 3-letter entries like REM frequently cross shorter words; knowing that REM contains E, M, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as r?m to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside REM include EM, RE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: R, E, M. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble rem directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 5 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat REM as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "REM — a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep" (5 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is REM a valid Scrabble word?
- REM is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (3 letters, 5 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is REM worth in Scrabble?
- REM is worth 5 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does REM mean?
- REM (noun): (roentgen equivalent man) the dosage of ionizing radiation that will cause the same amount of injury to human tissue as 1 roentgen of X-rays. Additional senses: a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of REM?
- REM scores 5 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 3-letter words.
- Does REM have anagrams?
- Yes. REM has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in REM?
- REM has 3 letters, starts with R, ends with M, and uses the alphagram EMR (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find REM?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 3-letter results or "contains" patterns that match REM. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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