How many points is ETCH worth in Scrabble?

ETCH is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ETCH?

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

Can you add a letter to ETCH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ETCH

9 pts

ETCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. ETCH means "wear away or cut the surface of (metal, glass, etc) with acid".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

wear away or cut the surface of (metal, glass, etc) with acid

In a sentence: "They etch."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ETCH. It scores 9 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before ETCH. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

ETCH Scrabble FAQ

Is ETCH a Scrabble word?: ETCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does ETCH mean?: wear away or cut the surface of (metal, glass, etc) with acid
How do you use ETCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They etch."
How many points is ETCH worth in Scrabble?: ETCH is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ETCH?: ETCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ETCH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FETCH, KETCH, LETCH, RETCH, VETCH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.