DITCH
/dɪtʃ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DITCH
A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.
"Digging ditches has long been considered one of the most demanding forms of manual labor."
To discard or abandon.
"Once the sun came out we ditched our rain-gear and started a campfire."
To deliberately crash-land an airplane on water.
"When the second engine failed, the pilot was forced to ditch; their last location was just south of the Azores."
To deliberately not attend classes; to play hookey.
"The truant officer caught Louise ditching with her friends, and her parents were forced to pay a fine."
Dirt ingrained on the hands, or in cracks, crevices, etc.
To smear, daub, plaster, or impregnate, especially with dirt which becomes hard and ingrained.
Examples of DITCH in a Sentence
- "Digging ditches has long been considered one of the most demanding forms of manual labor."
- "Once the sun came out we ditched our rain-gear and started a campfire."
- "When the second engine failed, the pilot was forced to ditch; their last location was just south of the Azores."
- "The truant officer caught Louise ditching with her friends, and her parents were forced to pay a fine."
Word Details
Is DITCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DITCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DITCH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DITCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | t | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DITCH
17 words from the letters in DITCH
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DITCH in Word Games
DITCH is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DITCH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DITCH to find 17 additional valid words.