five-letter word · 13 points
Is WATCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WATCH is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “look attentively”.
Quick answer
Is WATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. WATCH is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 13 pts
- Words With Friends
- 13 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
WATCH meaning and definition
WATCH has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
WATCH as a verb
- Look attentively.
- Follow with the eyes or the mind.
- See or watch.
WATCH as a noun
- A small portable timepiece.
WATCH Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
WATCH scores 13 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is W, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| W | 4 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| H | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | 13 |
WATCH on premium squares
On a double word square WATCH scores 26 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 39. Putting W 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. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of WATCH
No other word uses exactly the letters in WATCH.
Shorter words hiding in WATCH
The letters W, A, T, C, H make 22 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble WATCH: all 22 words.
Words like WATCH
One-letter changes to WATCH, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in WATCH
Add one letter to WATCH
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- awatch14
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WATCH word facts
WATCH is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 4 consonants. It starts with W and ends with H. By corpus frequency, WATCH is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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WATCH Scrabble word FAQ
Is WATCH a Scrabble word?
Yes. WATCH is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does WATCH mean?
WATCH is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “look attentively”.
How many points is WATCH worth in Scrabble?
WATCH is worth 13 points in Scrabble: W (4) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4). On a double word square it scores 26, and on a triple word square 39.
How many points is WATCH in Words With Friends?
WATCH is worth 13 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does WATCH have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in WATCH, but 22 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in WATCH?
You can make 22 shorter words from the letters in WATCH, including ACT, HAT, CAT and THAW.
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