Is BUTCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUTCH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BUTCH mean?
- noun
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
- noun
a closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys
- adjective
used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
- adjective
(of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
5
Letters
B (3) + U (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) = 12 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 BUTCH
BUTCH has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from BUTCH
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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