Skip to content
UnscrambleWords

six-letter word · 15 points

Is SKETCH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SKETCH is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “preliminary drawing for later elaboration”.

Quick answer

Is SKETCH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. SKETCH is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
6
Scrabble
15 pts
Words With Friends
15 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

SKETCH meaning and definition

SKETCH has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

SKETCH as a noun

  1. Preliminary drawing for later elaboration.
  2. A brief literary description.
  3. Short descriptive summary (of events).

SKETCH as a verb

  1. Make a sketch of.

SKETCH Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

SKETCH scores 15 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is K, worth 5 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
S11
K55
E11
T11
C34
H43
Total1515

SKETCH on premium squares

On a double word square SKETCH scores 30 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 45. Putting K on a triple letter square instead adds 10 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of SKETCH

No other word uses exactly the letters in SKETCH.

Shorter words hiding in SKETCH

The letters S, K, E, T, C, H make 45 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble SKETCH: all 45 words.

  • set3
  • sec5
  • chest10
  • etch9
  • sect6
  • he5
  • te2
  • ketch14
  • echt9
  • es2
  • est3
  • het6
  • tec5
  • tech9
  • tsk7
  • ch7
  • che8
  • ech8
  • eh5
  • ehs6
  • et2
  • eth6
  • eths7
  • heck13

Words like SKETCH

One-letter changes to SKETCH, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in SKETCH

  • skitch15
  • spetch13

Add one letter to SKETCH

  • sketchy19

Remove one letter from SKETCH

  • ketch14

More 6-letter words starting with SK

  • skinny13
  • skewer13
  • skimpy17
  • skanky17
  • skater10
  • skewed14
  • skibob14
  • skiing11
  • skilly13
  • skivvy19
  • skybox22
  • skycap17
  • skylab15
  • skyway19
  • skails10
  • skaith13
  • skalds11
  • skanks14

SKETCH word facts

SKETCH is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 1 vowel (E) and 5 consonants. It starts with S and ends with H. By corpus frequency, SKETCH is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters S, K, E, T, C, H on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

Explore more words like SKETCH

6 letter wordsEvery 6-letter wordWords starting with SBrowse by first letterWords ending in HBrowse by last letterUnscramble SKETCHEvery word from these lettersScrabble word finderBest play from your rackWord unscramblerEvery word from any lettersAnagram solverWords using all your letters

More to explore

More anagrams

More letters to unscramble

Popular word checks

The words players look up most on UnscrambleWords.

Is it a Scrabble word?

Popular anagrams

Popular letters to unscramble

SKETCH Scrabble word FAQ

Is SKETCH a Scrabble word?

Yes. SKETCH is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does SKETCH mean?

SKETCH is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “preliminary drawing for later elaboration”.

How many points is SKETCH worth in Scrabble?

SKETCH is worth 15 points in Scrabble: S (1) + K (5) + E (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4). On a double word square it scores 30, and on a triple word square 45.

How many points is SKETCH in Words With Friends?

SKETCH is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does SKETCH have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in SKETCH, but 45 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in SKETCH?

You can make 45 shorter words from the letters in SKETCH, including SET, SEC, CHEST and ETCH.

Definitions from Princeton University’s WordNet. Check another word.