How many points is STRETCH worth in Scrabble?

STRETCH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STRETCH?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

STRETCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. STRETCH means "to draw out or open to full length".

/stɹɛtʃ/

Pronunciation: /stɹɛtʃ/

An act of stretching.
Example: I was right in the middle of a stretch when the phone rang.
The ability to lengthen when pulled.
Example: That rubber band has quite a bit of stretch.
A course of thought which diverts from straightforward logic, or requires extraordinary belief or exaggeration.
Example: It's a bit of a stretch to call Boris Karloff a comedian.

To lengthen by pulling.
Example: I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke.
To lengthen when pulled.
Example: The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point.
To pull tight.
Example: First, stretch the skin over the frame of the drum.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to draw out or open to full length

In a sentence: "They stretch."

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

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

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

= 12

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