Is QUICHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, QUICHE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does QUICHE mean?
- noun
a member of the Mayan people of south central Guatemala
- noun
a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard; often contains other ingredients (as cheese or ham or seafood or vegetables)
- noun
the Mayan language spoken by the Quiche
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
20
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
6
Letters
Q (10) + U (1) + I (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) = 20 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 QUICHE
Single letters that turn QUICHE 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 QUICHE
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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