Scratchy

/ˈskɹætʃi/

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Scratchy

adjective

  1. Characterized by scratches.
  2. (chiefly of a sore throat) Annoying, irritating, itchy.
  3. (of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.

    "The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify."

  4. (of a phonograph record) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks.
Anagrams of Scratchy

No exact anagrams found for "scratchy". This word has a unique letter combination.

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 "Scratchy"

Scratchy is a 8-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Scratchy" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "scratchy" is a high-scoring word.

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