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Is SCRATCHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SCRATCHES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCRATCHES mean?

Scratches is a form of SCRATCH.

  1. verb

    cause friction

    “my sweater scratches”

  2. verb

    cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

  3. noun

    an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

  4. verb

    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

    “Don't scratch your insect bites!”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 16 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 SCRATCHES

SCRATCHES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from SCRATCHES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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