How many points is MOOCH worth in Scrabble?

MOOCH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOOCH?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

MOOCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. MOOCH means "loiter about aimlessly".

/muːtʃ/

Pronunciation: /muːtʃ/

An aimless stroll.
Example: Jack wouldn't be arriving for another ten minutes, so I had a mooch around the garden.
One who mooches; a moocher.
A unit of time comprising ten days, used to measure how long someone holds a job.

To wander around aimlessly, often causing irritation to others.
To beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.
To steal or filch.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

loiter about aimlessly

In a sentence: "They mooch."

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

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

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

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