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Is RATCHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RATCHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RATCHES mean?

Ratches is a form of RATCH.

  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

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 RATCHES

Single letters that turn RATCHES 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 RATCHES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RATCHES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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