How many points is STARCHES worth in Scrabble?

STARCHES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STARCHES?

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

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STARCHES

13 pts

STARCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. STARCHES is a noun form of starch. STARCH means "carbohydrate forming the main food element in bread, potatoes, etc".

Meaning & examples

noun

A widely diffused vegetable substance found especially in seeds, bulbs, and tubers, and extracted (as from potatoes, corn, rice, etc.) as a white, glistening, granular or powdery substance, without taste or smell, and giving a very peculiar creaking sound when rubbed between the fingers. It is used as a food, in the production of commercial grape sugar, for stiffening linen in laundries, in making paste, etc.
(nutrition) Carbohydrates, as with grain and potato based foods.
A stiff, formal manner; formality.

verb

To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.
Example: She starched her blouses.

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Definition and meaning

STARCHES is a noun form of starch. STARCH means "carbohydrate forming the main food element in bread, potatoes, etc".

In a sentence: "The starches is noted."

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STARCH11 pts

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Letter Values

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STARCHES Scrabble FAQ

Is STARCHES a Scrabble word?: STARCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does STARCHES mean?: STARCHES is a noun form of starch. STARCH means "carbohydrate forming the main food element in bread, potatoes, etc".
How do you use STARCHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The starches is noted."
How many points is STARCHES worth in Scrabble?: STARCHES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STARCHES?: STARCHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).