How many points is STANCHES worth in Scrabble?

STANCHES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STANCHES?

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

Can you add a letter to STANCHES?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

STANCHES

13 pts

STANCHES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. STANCHES means "stanch, to stop the flow of blood from. STANCH means "firm and dependable".".

Meaning & examples

verb

To stop the flow of.
Example: A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary.
To cease, as the flowing of blood.
To prop; to make stanch, or strong.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

stanch, to stop the flow of blood from. STANCH means "firm and dependable".

In a sentence: "They stanches."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

STANCH11 pts

Back hooks

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

STANCHEST14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

STANCHES Scrabble FAQ

Is STANCHES a Scrabble word?: STANCHES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does STANCHES mean?: stanch, to stop the flow of blood from. STANCH means "firm and dependable".
How do you use STANCHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They stanches."
How many points is STANCHES worth in Scrabble?: STANCHES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STANCHES?: STANCHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STANCHES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STANCHEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.