SCUTCH
/skʌt͡ʃ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SCUTCH
An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them.
The woody fibre of flax; the refuse of scutched flax.
To beat or whip; to drub.
To separate the woody fibre from (flax, hemp, etc.) by beating; to swingle.
"2005, John Martin, Warren Leonard, David Stamp, and Richard Waldren, Principles of Field Crop Production (4th Edition), section 32.10 “Processing Fiber Flax”, the title of subsection 32.10.3 “Scutching”."
A tuft or clump of grass.
Examples of SCUTCH in a Sentence
- "2005, John Martin, Warren Leonard, David Stamp, and Richard Waldren, Principles of Field Crop Production (4th Edition), section 32.10 “Processing Fiber Flax”, the title of subsection 32.10.3 “Scutching”."
Word Details
Is SCUTCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCUTCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCUTCH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCUTCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | u | t | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCUTCH
23 words from the letters in SCUTCH
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How to Use SCUTCH in Word Games
SCUTCH is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SCUTCH 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 SCUTCH to find 23 additional valid words.