How many points is PARCH worth in Scrabble?

PARCH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARCH?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

PARCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PARCH means "to make very dry".

/pɑːtʃ/

Pronunciation: /pɑɹtʃ/

To burn the surface of, to scorch.
Example: The sun today could parch cement.
To roast, as dry grain.
To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
Example: The patient's mouth is parched from fever.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to make very dry

In a sentence: "They parch."

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

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

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

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Is PARCH a Scrabble word?: PARCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PARCH mean?: to make very dry
How do you use PARCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They parch."
How many points is PARCH worth in Scrabble?: PARCH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARCH?: PARCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PARCH?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EPARCH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.