How many points is SCORCH worth in Scrabble?

SCORCH is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCORCH?

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

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13 pts

SCORCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. SCORCH means "to burn slightly so as to alter the color or taste".

/skɔːtʃ/

Pronunciation: /skɔɹtʃ/

A slight or surface burn.
A discolouration caused by heat.
Brown discoloration on the leaves of plants caused by heat, lack of water or by fungi.

Synonyms: singe

To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
(To cause) to become scorched or singed

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to burn slightly so as to alter the color or taste

In a sentence: "They scorch."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SCORCH. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is SCORCH a Scrabble word?: SCORCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does SCORCH mean?: to burn slightly so as to alter the color or taste
How do you use SCORCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They scorch."
How many points is SCORCH worth in Scrabble?: SCORCH is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCORCH?: SCORCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).