Is PATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PATCH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PATCH mean?
- noun
a small contrasting part of something
“a bald spot”
- noun
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
“a bean plot”
- noun
a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
- verb
to join or unite the pieces of
“patch the skirt”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) = 12 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 PATCH
Single letters that turn PATCH 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
Anagrams of PATCH
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PATCH
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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