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POACHING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

P 3/4
O 1/1
A 1/1
C 3/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of POACHING

verb

To cook something in simmering liquid.

verb

To be cooked in simmering liquid

verb

To become soft or muddy.

verb

To take game or fish illegally.

verb

To take anything illegally or unfairly.

verb

To entice (an employee or customer) to switch from a competing company to one's own.

noun

Illegal procurement of protected wildlife such as fish, game, logging, or plant collecting.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is POACHING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: POACHING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for POACHING

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

Letter poaching Total
Scrabble 31134112 16
WWF 41143123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POACHING

100 words from the letters in POACHING

How to Use POACHING in Word Games

POACHING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About POACHING

What does POACHING mean?
POACHING is a verb. To cook something in simmering liquid.
Is POACHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POACHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POACHING worth in Scrabble?
POACHING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POACHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in POACHING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.