How many points is ETCHED worth in Scrabble?

ETCHED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ETCHED?

ETCHED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FETCHED, LETCHED, RETCHED, TETCHED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

ETCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ETCHED is a verb form of etch. ETCH means "to engrave with acid".

To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
To engrave a surface.
To make a lasting impression.
Example: The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

ETCHED is a verb form of etch. ETCH means "to engrave with acid".

In a sentence: "They etched."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ETCHED. It scores 12 points.

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Add one letter before ETCHED. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ETCHED, without blank tiles.

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Is ETCHED a Scrabble word?: ETCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ETCHED mean?: ETCHED is a verb form of etch. ETCH means "to engrave with acid".
How do you use ETCHED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They etched."
How many points is ETCHED worth in Scrabble?: ETCHED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ETCHED?: ETCHED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ETCHED?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FETCHED, LETCHED, RETCHED, TETCHED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.