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Is KETCHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KETCHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KETCHES mean?

Ketches is a form of KETCH.

  1. noun

    a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

7

Letters

K (5) + E (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 16 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 KETCHES

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from KETCHES

The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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