TOUCHIEST
9 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of TOUCHIEST
(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
"It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin."
(of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
"He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible."
Examples of TOUCHIEST in a Sentence
- "It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin."
- "He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible."
Word Details
Is TOUCHIEST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOUCHIEST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TOUCHIEST uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TOUCHIEST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | u | c | h | i | e | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOUCHIEST
100 words from the letters in TOUCHIEST
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How to Use TOUCHIEST in Word Games
TOUCHIEST is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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