How many points is DITCH worth in Scrabble?

DITCH is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DITCH?

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

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DITCH

11 pts

DITCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DITCH means "narrow channel dug in the earth for drainage or irrigation".

Meaning & examples

/dɪtʃ/

Pronunciation: /dɪtʃ/

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noun

A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.
Example: Digging ditches has long been considered one of the most demanding forms of manual labor.

verb

To discard or abandon.
Example: Once the sun came out we ditched our rain-gear and started a campfire.
To deliberately crash-land an airplane on water.
Example: When the second engine failed, the pilot was forced to ditch; their last location was just south of the Azores.
To deliberately not attend classes; to play hookey.
Example: The truant officer caught Louise ditching with her friends, and her parents were forced to pay a fine.

Synonyms: abandon, discard, dump, jettison, lose, shed

noun

Dirt ingrained on the hands, or in cracks, crevices, etc.

verb

To smear, daub, plaster, or impregnate, especially with dirt which becomes hard and ingrained.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

narrow channel dug in the earth for drainage or irrigation

In a sentence: "The ditch is noted."

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Letter Values

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DITCH Scrabble FAQ

Is DITCH a Scrabble word?: DITCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does DITCH mean?: narrow channel dug in the earth for drainage or irrigation
How do you use DITCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ditch is noted."
How many points is DITCH worth in Scrabble?: DITCH is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DITCH?: DITCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).