Word: SCRATCH
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SCRATCH
- A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."
- An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.
"The dog sat up and had a good scratch."
- A starting line (originally and simply, a line scratched in the ground), as in boxing.
- To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
"Could you please scratch my back?"
- To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
"I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck."
- To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
"A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."
- For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.
"This is scratch paper, so go ahead and scribble whatever you want on it."
- Hastily assembled, arranged or constructed, from whatever materials are to hand, with little or no preparation
- (from scratchpad) Relating to a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary use.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "scratch" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "scratch" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCRATCH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCRATCH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCRATCH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCRATCH:
- # the scratch effect
- # master of scratch
- # playing with scratch
- # in terms of scratch
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