POTLATCH
/ˈpɒtlætʃ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of POTLATCH
A ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest in which gifts are bestowed upon guests and personal property is destroyed in a show of generosity and wealth.
(chiefly Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck.
To give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony.
To carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony.
Word Details
Is POTLATCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POTLATCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: POTLATCH uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for POTLATCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | t | l | a | t | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POTLATCH
100 words from the letters in POTLATCH
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How to Use POTLATCH in Word Games
POTLATCH is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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