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Is ARCH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ARCH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ARCH mean?

  1. verb

    form an arch or curve

    “her back arches”

  2. noun

    a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

  3. noun

    a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)

  4. noun

    a passageway under a curved masonry construction

    “they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

A (1) + R (1) + C (3) + H (4) = 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 ARCH

Single letters that turn ARCH into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks3

Back hooks1

Anagrams of ARCH

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ARCH

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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