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Is SWITCHES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SWITCHES mean?

Switches is a form of SWITCH.

  1. verb

    change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

  2. noun

    control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

  3. verb

    exchange or give (something) in exchange for

  4. verb

    lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

    “switch to a different brand of beer”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
16
Letters
8

S (1) + W (4) + I (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 SWITCHES

SWITCHES 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 SWITCHES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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