Arches

/ˈɑːt͡ʃɪz/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters

Definition of Arches

noun

An inverted U shape.
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
An architectural element having the shape of an arch
Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
"to pass into the arch of a bridge"
An arc; a part of a curve.

verb

To form into an arch shape
"The cat arched its back"
To cover with an arch or arches.

noun

A chief.

Anagrams of Arches

4 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "arches":

chares chaser eschar search

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "arches" and rearranging:

+dcrashed echards

+icahiers cashier

+lclasher larches

+mmarches mesarch schmear

Related Word Patterns

AR...Words starting with "ar"...ESWords ending with "es"All 6-letter words Unscramble "arches"

Letter Values

a1

r1

c3

h4

e1

s1

Total: 11 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Arches

aardwolves abacuses abalones abamperes abases abashes abates abatises abattises abbacies abbes abbesses

Related 6-Letter Words

aahing aaliis aarrgh abacas abacus abakas abamps abased abaser abases abasia abated abater abates abatis

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Arches"

Arches is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "arches" can be rearranged to form 4 other valid words.

Using "Arches" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "arches" is a medium-scoring word.