HATCH
/hætʃ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HATCH
A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling.
A trapdoor.
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."
To close with a hatch or hatches.
The act of hatching.
Development; disclosure; discovery.
(poultry) A group of birds that emerged from eggs at a specified time.
"These pullets are from an April hatch."
(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
Is HATCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HATCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | a | t | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HATCH
13 words from the letters in HATCH
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.