TORCHES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TORCHES
A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.
"The mob of angry villagers carried torches and pitchforks to the vampire's castle."
A portable light source powered by electricity; a flashlight.
"Ernst slipped and dropped his torch on the flagstones, shattering the bulb and plunging us into darkness."
An arsonist.
To set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).
"Some hoodlums had torched a derelict automobile, which emitted a ghastly pall of thick, black smoke that filled the street."
Examples of TORCHES in a Sentence
- "The mob of angry villagers carried torches and pitchforks to the vampire's castle."
- "Ernst slipped and dropped his torch on the flagstones, shattering the bulb and plunging us into darkness."
- "Some hoodlums had torched a derelict automobile, which emitted a ghastly pall of thick, black smoke that filled the street."
Word Details
Is TORCHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TORCHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TORCHES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for TORCHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | r | c | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Anagrams of TORCHES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORCHES
100 words from the letters in TORCHES
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How to Use TORCHES in Word Games
TORCHES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TORCHES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TORCHES to find 100 additional valid words.