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HATCH

/hætʃ/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

H 4/3
A 1/1
T 1/1
C 3/4
H 4/3

Definition of HATCH

noun

A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling.

noun

A trapdoor.

noun

An opening in a wall at window height for the purpose of serving food or other items. A pass through.

"The cook passed the dishes through the serving hatch."

verb

To close with a hatch or hatches.

noun

The act of hatching.

noun

Development; disclosure; discovery.

noun

(poultry) A group of birds that emerged from eggs at a specified time.

"These pullets are from an April hatch."

verb

(of young animals) To emerge from an egg.

Examples of HATCH in a Sentence

  • "The cook passed the dishes through the serving hatch."
  • "These pullets are from an April hatch."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
12
points

Is HATCH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HATCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: HATCH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HATCH

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hatch Total
Scrabble 41134 13
WWF 31143 12

How to Use HATCH in Word Games

HATCH is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HATCH 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 HATCH to find 13 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HATCH

What does HATCH mean?
HATCH is a noun. A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling.
Is HATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HATCH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HATCH worth in Scrabble?
HATCH is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HATCH?
You can make 13 words from the letters in HATCH. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.