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Is LEECH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LEECH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEECH mean?

  1. noun

    carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

  2. noun

    a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

  3. verb

    draw blood

    “In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + E (1) + C (3) + H (4) = 10 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 LEECH

Single letters that turn LEECH 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 LEECH

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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