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?
- verb
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
“She caught her son eating candy”
- verb
perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
“I caught the aroma of coffee”
- verb
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
“the rock caught her in the back of the head”
- 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
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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