How many points is ETCHES worth in Scrabble?

ETCHES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ETCHES?

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

Can you add a letter to ETCHES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FETCHES, KETCHES, LETCHES, RETCHES, VETCHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ETCHES

11 pts

ETCHES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. ETCHES is a verb form of etch. ETCH means "to engrave with acid".

Meaning & examples

verb

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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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They etches."

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Base words

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ETCH9 pts

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Letter Values

= 11

ETCHES Scrabble FAQ

Is ETCHES a Scrabble word?: ETCHES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does ETCHES mean?: ETCHES is a verb form of etch. ETCH means "to engrave with acid".
How do you use ETCHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They etches."
How many points is ETCHES worth in Scrabble?: ETCHES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ETCHES?: ETCHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ETCHES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FETCHES, KETCHES, LETCHES, RETCHES, VETCHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.