PERCH
5-letter word
PERCH is a valid Scrabble word
Is PERCH Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ✅ Yes | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does PERCH Mean?
sit, as on a branch
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
PERCH Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or C or H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PERCH — Word Stats
Is PERCH Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PERCH scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PERCH are P (3 pts), C (3 pts), H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PERCH Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PERCH scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PERCH scores 13 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Is PERCH a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — PERCH is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is PERCH Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PERCH is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for PERCH:
P________HP___H Is PERCH Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PERCH is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From PERCH
Shorter words hidden in PERCH's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within PERCH →Anagrams of PERCH
No perfect anagrams exist for PERCH — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PERCH
Is PERCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PERCH is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PERCH in Scrabble?
PERCH scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is PERCH valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PERCH is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does PERCH mean?
PERCH: sit, as on a branch
Can PERCH be used in Wordle?
Yes — PERCH is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from PERCH's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PERCH's letters. Short words like CE, CH, CP can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PERCH have any anagrams?
No. PERCH has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is PERCH in the dictionary?
Yes. PERCH appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.