Is ACHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACHE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ACHE mean?
- verb
feel physical pain
“Were you hurting after the accident?”
- verb
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
“She ached for a cigarette”
- noun
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
- verb
be the source of pain
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
A (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ACHE
Single letters that turn ACHE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ACHE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ACHE
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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