SCRATCHY
/ˈskɹætʃi/
8 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of SCRATCHY
Characterized by scratches.
(chiefly of a sore throat) Annoying, irritating, itchy.
(of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
"The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify."
Examples of SCRATCHY in a Sentence
- "The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify."
Word Details
Is SCRATCHY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCRATCHY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCRATCHY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCRATCHY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | a | t | c | h | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCRATCHY
100 words from the letters in SCRATCHY
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How to Use SCRATCHY in Word Games
SCRATCHY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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