SCUTCHES
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SCUTCHES
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 SCUTCHES 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 SCUTCHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCUTCHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCUTCHES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCUTCHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | u | t | c | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCUTCHES
100 words from the letters in SCUTCHES
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How to Use SCUTCHES in Word Games
SCUTCHES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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