Play SCRATCH Strategically

65 valid words • Unscramble SCRATCH for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SCRATCH

Best Short Plays
ARCH (9pt)CASH (9pt)CHAR (9pt)CHAT (9pt)TACH (9pt)HART (7pt)HAST (7pt)HATS (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SCRATCH (14pt)CRATCH (13pt)CHARTS (11pt)STARCH (11pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 14 pts
WWF: 15 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 65 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: SCRATCH (14pt)

SCRATCH14pt

6-letter 3 words Best: CRATCH (13pt)

CRATCH13ptCHARTS11ptSTARCH11pt

5-letter 12 words Best: CATCH (12pt)

CATCH12ptCHARS10ptCHART10ptCHATS10ptCRASH10ptRATCH10ptTACHS10ptHARTS8ptTAHRS8ptTRASH8ptCARTS7ptSCART7pt

4-letter 25 words Best: ARCH (9pt)

ARCH9ptCASH9ptCHAR9ptCHAT9ptTACH9ptHART7ptHAST7ptHATS7ptRASH7ptRATH7ptSHAT7ptTAHR7ptACTS6ptARCS6ptCARS6ptCART6ptCAST6ptCATS6ptSCAR6ptSCAT6ptARTS4ptRATS4ptSTAR4ptTARS4ptTSAR4pt

3-letter 17 words Best: ASH (6pt)

ASH6ptHAS6ptHAT6ptRAH6ptSHA6ptACT5ptARC5ptCAR5ptCAT5ptSAC5ptARS3ptART3ptRAS3ptRAT3ptSAT3ptTAR3ptTAS3pt

2-letter 7 words Best: AH (5pt)

AH5ptHA5ptSH5ptAR2ptAS2ptAT2ptTA2pt

Related Words to Explore

AARRGHHABALONEABANDONABASERSABASHEDABASHESABASIASABASINGABATERSABATINGABATORSABATTIS

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About the Word SCRATCH

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 14 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 15 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 65

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SCRATCH in Scrabble?
Play SCRATCH directly for 14 points, or use its letters to form 65 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SCRATCH between Scrabble and WWF?
SCRATCH scores 14 pts in Scrabble and 15 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SCRATCH?
ARCH (9 pts) is a strong short play from SCRATCH.

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