Parch
/pɑːtʃ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts5 letters
Definition of Parch
verb
- To burn the surface of, to scorch.
"The sun today could parch cement."
- To roast, as dry grain.
- To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
"The patient's mouth is parched from fever."
- To make thirsty.
"We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?"
- To boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).
Anagrams of Parch
Letter Values
p3
a1
r1
c3
h4
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Parch
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 "Parch"
Parch is a 5-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Parch" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "parch" is a medium-scoring word.