CATCHING
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
C
3/4
A
1/1
T
1/1
C
3/4
H
4/3
I
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
Definition of CATCHING
verb
(heading) To capture, overtake.
verb
(heading) To seize hold of.
verb
(heading) To intercept.
noun
The action of the verb catch.
adjective
Contagious
adjective
Captivating; alluring; catchy
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points
Is CATCHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CATCHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: CATCHING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CATCHING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | t | c | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATCHING
100 words from the letters in CATCHING
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
chica
12/13
UK
cinch
12/14
USUKWWF
catch
12/13
USUKWWF
chang
11/13
USUKWWF
ganch
11/13
UK
ching
11/13
UK
chain
10/11
USUKWWF
china
10/11
USUKWWF
aitch
10/10
USUKWWF
chant
10/11
USUKWWF
natch
10/11
USUKWWF
nicht
10/11
UK
ahing
9/10
UK
anigh
9/10
UK
cacti
9/11
USUKWWF
ticca
9/11
UK
thagi
9/9
UK
cinct
9/12
UK
night
9/10
USUKWWF
thing
9/10
USUKWWF
acing
8/11
USUKWWF
ahint
8/8
UK
haint
8/8
UK
hiant
8/8
UK
actin
7/9
USUKWWF
antic
7/9
USUKWWF
giant
6/8
USUKWWF
tangi
6/8
UK
4-letter words
chic
11/12
USUKWWF
chai
9/9
UK
chia
9/9
USUKWWF
chan
9/10
UK
nach
9/10
UK
chin
9/10
USUKWWF
inch
9/10
USUKWWF
chat
9/9
USUKWWF
tach
9/9
USUKWWF
chit
9/9
USUKWWF
itch
9/9
USUKWWF
tich
9/9
UK
hang
8/9
USUKWWF
hing
8/9
UK
nigh
8/9
USUKWWF
ghat
8/8
USUKWWF
thig
8/8
UK
cang
7/10
UK
hain
7/7
UK
hant
7/7
USUKWWF
tanh
7/7
UK
than
7/7
USUKWWF
hint
7/7
USUKWWF
thin
7/7
USUKWWF
cain
6/8
USUKWWF
cant
6/8
USUKWWF
agin
5/7
USUKWWF
gain
5/7
USUKWWF
gait
5/6
USUKWWF
taig
5/6
UK
gant
5/7
UK
gnat
5/7
USUKWWF
tang
5/7
USUKWWF
ting
5/7
USUKWWF
anti
4/5
USUKWWF
tain
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
cha
8/8
UK
chi
8/8
USUKWWF
hic
8/8
USUKWWF
ich
8/8
USUKWWF
hag
7/7
USUKWWF
ghi
7/7
USUKWWF
cig
6/8
UK
han
6/6
UK
nah
6/6
USUKWWF
hin
6/6
USUKWWF
hat
6/5
USUKWWF
hit
6/5
USUKWWF
nth
6/6
USUKWWF
can
5/7
USUKWWF
act
5/6
USUKWWF
cat
5/6
USUKWWF
tic
5/6
USUKWWF
gan
4/6
USUKWWF
nag
4/6
USUKWWF
gin
4/6
USUKWWF
gat
4/5
USUKWWF
tag
4/5
USUKWWF
git
4/5
USUKWWF
tig
4/5
UK
ain
3/4
USUKWWF
ani
3/4
USUKWWF
ait
3/3
USUKWWF
tai
3/3
UK
How to Use CATCHING in Word Games
CATCHING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CATCHING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CATCHING
What does CATCHING mean?
CATCHING is a verb. (heading) To capture, overtake.
Is CATCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CATCHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CATCHING worth in Scrabble?
CATCHING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CATCHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CATCHING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CATCHING?
Synonyms of CATCHING include: get, take, capture, hook, snare, fang. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.