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Is RATCH a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RATCH mean?

  1. noun

    mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

R (1) + A (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 RATCH

Single letters that turn RATCH 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.

Anagrams of RATCH

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RATCH

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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