Scotching
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Scotching
verb
- To cut or score; to wound superficially.
- To prevent (something) from being successful.
"The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach."
- To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
"The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation."
- To block a wheel or other round object.
"The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels."
- To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
Anagrams of Scotching
No exact anagrams found for "scotching". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
c3
o1
t1
c3
h4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Scotching
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 "Scotching"
Scotching is a 9-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Scotching" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "scotching" is a high-scoring word.