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Is MATCHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MATCHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MATCHES mean?

Matches is a form of MATCH.

  1. verb

    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    “The two stories don't agree in many details”

  2. verb

    provide funds complementary to

    “The company matched the employees' contributions”

  3. verb

    bring two objects, ideas, or people together

    “This fact is coupled to the other one”

  4. verb

    be equal to in quality or ability

    “Nothing can rival cotton for durability”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

7

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 14 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 MATCHES

MATCHES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from MATCHES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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