How many points is BOTCH worth in Scrabble?

BOTCH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOTCH?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOTCHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

BOTCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BOTCH means "spoil through clumsiness".

/bɒt͡ʃ/

Pronunciation: /bɑt͡ʃ/

An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly; a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work.
A patch put on, or a part of a garment patched or mended in a clumsy manner.
A mistake that is very stupid or embarrassing.

To perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something
Example: A botched haircut seems to take forever to grow out.
To do something without skill, without care, or clumsily.
To repair or mend clumsily.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

spoil through clumsiness

In a sentence: "They botch."

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

Add one letter after BOTCH. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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