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Is NOTCH a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NOTCH mean?

  1. verb

    cut or make a notch into

    “notch the rope”

  2. noun

    a V-shaped indentation

    “mandibular notch”

  3. noun

    the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

    “we got through the pass before it started to snow”

  4. noun

    a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface

    “there were four notches in the handle of his revolver”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

N (1) + O (1) + T (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 NOTCH

Single letters that turn NOTCH 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 NOTCH

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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