ETCH
/ɛtʃ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of ETCH
To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
To engrave a surface.
To make a lasting impression.
"The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind."
An aftergrowth of grass (or other plants) which grows after it has been been mowed; also, a field of such growth.
Examples of ETCH in a Sentence
- "The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind."
Word Details
Is ETCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ETCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ETCH are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ETCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | t | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ETCH
9 words from the letters in ETCH
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ETCH in Word Games
ETCH is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ETCH is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ETCH to find 9 additional valid words.