How many points is POACH worth in Scrabble?

POACH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POACH?

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

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

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12 pts

POACH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. POACH means "to trespass for the purpose of taking game or fish".

/ˈpoʊtʃ/

The act of taking something unfairly, as in tennis doubles where one player returns a shot that their partner was better placed to return.

To take game or fish illegally.
To take anything illegally or unfairly.
To entice (an employee or customer) to switch from a competing company to one's own.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to trespass for the purpose of taking game or fish

In a sentence: "They poach."

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

Add one letter after POACH. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is POACH a Scrabble word?: POACH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does POACH mean?: to trespass for the purpose of taking game or fish
How do you use POACH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They poach."
How many points is POACH worth in Scrabble?: POACH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POACH?: POACH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POACH?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes POACHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.