How many points is HATCHED worth in Scrabble?

HATCHED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HATCHED?

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

Can you add a letter to HATCHED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HATCHED

16 pts

HATCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. HATCHED is a verb form of hatch. HATCH means "to bring forth young from an egg".

Meaning & examples

verb

To close with a hatch or hatches.

verb

(of young animals) To emerge from an egg.
(of eggs) To break open when a young animal emerges from it.
To incubate eggs; to cause to hatch.

verb

To shade an area of (a drawing, diagram, etc.) with fine parallel lines, or with lines which cross each other (cross-hatch).
To cross; to spot; to stain; to steep.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HATCHED is a verb form of hatch. HATCH means "to bring forth young from an egg".

In a sentence: "They hatched."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HATCHED. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HATCH13 pts

Front hooks

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

THATCHED17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

HATCHED Scrabble FAQ

Is HATCHED a Scrabble word?: HATCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does HATCHED mean?: HATCHED is a verb form of hatch. HATCH means "to bring forth young from an egg".
How do you use HATCHED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hatched."
How many points is HATCHED worth in Scrabble?: HATCHED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HATCHED?: HATCHED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HATCHED?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes THATCHED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.