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LEACHES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

L 1/2
E 1/1
A 1/1
C 3/4
H 4/3
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of LEACHES

noun

A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.

noun

A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.

noun

A jelly-like sweetmeat popular in the fifteenth century.

"1670 Hannah Woolley The Queen-like Closet, Or, Rich Cabinet https//en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen-Like_Closet "To make Leach and to colour it""

verb

To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.

"Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil."

verb

To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

noun

An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.

noun

A person who derives profit from others in a parasitic fashion.

noun

A glass tube designed for drawing blood from damaged tissue by means of a vacuum.

Synonyms of LEACHES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of LEACHES in a Sentence

  • "1670 Hannah Woolley The Queen-like Closet, Or, Rich Cabinet https//en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen-Like_Closet "To make Leach and to colour it""
  • "Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is LEACHES a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LEACHES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for LEACHES

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

Letter leaches Total
Scrabble 1113411 12
WWF 2114311 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEACHES

100 words from the letters in LEACHES

How to Use LEACHES in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since LEACHES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEACHES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEACHES

What does LEACHES mean?
LEACHES is a noun. A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
Is LEACHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEACHES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEACHES worth in Scrabble?
LEACHES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LEACHES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LEACHES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LEACHES?
Synonyms of LEACHES include: bloodsucker, parasite, sponger, vampire, healer, barber. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.