STANCH
/stɑːnt͡ʃ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of STANCH
That which stanches or checks a flow.
A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
To stop the flow of.
"A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary."
To cease, as the flowing of blood.
To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
Strong and tight; sound; firm.
"a stanch ship"
Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.
"a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent"
Close; secret; private.
Examples of STANCH in a Sentence
- "A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary."
- "a stanch ship"
- "a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent"
Word Details
Is STANCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STANCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STANCH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STANCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | n | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STANCH
67 words from the letters in STANCH
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How to Use STANCH in Word Games
STANCH is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, STANCH 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 STANCH to find 67 additional valid words.