LURCH
/lɝt͡ʃ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LURCH
A sudden or unsteady movement.
"the lurch of a ship, or of a drunkard"
To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.
To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables.
A double score in cribbage for the winner when his/her adversary has been left in the lurch.
To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.
To rob.
To evade by stooping; to lurk.
Examples of LURCH in a Sentence
- "the lurch of a ship, or of a drunkard"
Word Details
Is LURCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LURCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LURCH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LURCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | u | r | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LURCH
9 words from the letters in LURCH
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LURCH in Word Games
LURCH is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LURCH 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 LURCH to find 9 additional valid words.