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Is CATCH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CATCH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CATCH mean?

  1. verb

    discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

    “She caught her son eating candy”

  2. verb

    perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

    “I caught the aroma of coffee”

  3. verb

    reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

    “the rock caught her in the back of the head”

  4. verb

    take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

    “Catch the ball!”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
5

C (3) + A (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 CATCH

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

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from CATCH

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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