Is ETCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ETCH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ETCH mean?
- verb
make an etching of
“He etched her image into the surface”
- verb
cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible
“a face etched with pain”
- verb
carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
“engrave a letter”
- verb
carve or cut a design or letters into
“engrave the pen with the owner's name”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
E (1) + T (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 ETCH
Single letters that turn ETCH into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ETCH
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ETCH
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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