Is WATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WATCH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WATCH mean?
- verb
look attentively
“watch a basketball game”
- verb
follow with the eyes or the mind
“Keep an eye on the baby, please!”
- verb
see or watch
“view a show on television”
- verb
observe with attention
“They watched as the murderer was executed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) = 13 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 WATCH
Single letters that turn WATCH into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from WATCH
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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