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STANCH

/stɑːnt͡ʃ/

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

S 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
H 4/3

Definition of STANCH

noun

That which stanches or checks a flow.

noun

A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.

verb

To stop the flow of.

"A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary."

verb

To cease, as the flowing of blood.

verb

To prop; to make stanch, or strong.

adjective

Strong and tight; sound; firm.

"a stanch ship"

adjective

Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.

"a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent"

adjective

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

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is STANCH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STANCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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 stanch Total
Scrabble 111134 11
WWF 111243 12

Anagrams of STANCH

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About STANCH

What does STANCH mean?
STANCH is a noun. That which stanches or checks a flow.
Is STANCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STANCH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STANCH worth in Scrabble?
STANCH is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from STANCH?
You can make 67 words from the letters in STANCH. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of STANCH?
The anagrams of STANCH (words using the exact same letters) are: CHANTS, SNATCH. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.