seven-letter word · 12 points
Is STRETCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRETCH is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “occupy a large, elongated area”.
Quick answer
Is STRETCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. STRETCH is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
STRETCH meaning and definition
STRETCH has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
STRETCH as a verb
- Occupy a large, elongated area.
- Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body.
- Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length.
STRETCH as a noun
- A large and unbroken expanse or distance.
STRETCH Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
STRETCH scores 12 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| H | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 12 |
STRETCH on premium squares
On a double word square STRETCH scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of STRETCH
No other word uses exactly the letters in STRETCH.
Shorter words hiding in STRETCH
The letters S, T, R, E, T, C, H make 70 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble STRETCH: all 70 words.
Words like STRETCH
One-letter changes to STRETCH, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to STRETCH
- stretchy16
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STRETCH word facts
STRETCH is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 1 vowel (E) and 6 consonants, with T repeated. It starts with S and ends with H. By corpus frequency, STRETCH is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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STRETCH Scrabble word FAQ
Is STRETCH a Scrabble word?
Yes. STRETCH is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does STRETCH mean?
STRETCH is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “occupy a large, elongated area”.
How many points is STRETCH worth in Scrabble?
STRETCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble: S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is STRETCH in Words With Friends?
STRETCH is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does STRETCH have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in STRETCH, but 70 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in STRETCH?
You can make 70 shorter words from the letters in STRETCH, including SET, REST, TEST and CREST.
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