RETCH
5-letter word
RETCH is a valid Scrabble word
Is RETCH Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 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 RETCH Mean?
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
RETCH Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
RETCH — Word Stats
Is RETCH Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — RETCH scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in RETCH are C (3 pts), H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is RETCH Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — RETCH scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why RETCH scores 10 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Is RETCH a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — RETCH 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 RETCH Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — RETCH 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 RETCH:
R________HR___H Is RETCH Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — RETCH 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 RETCH
Shorter words hidden in RETCH's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as RETCH:
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Frequently Asked Questions About RETCH
Is RETCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETCH is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is RETCH in Scrabble?
RETCH scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is RETCH valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. RETCH is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does RETCH mean?
RETCH: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Can RETCH be used in Wordle?
Yes — RETCH is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from RETCH's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from RETCH's letters. Short words like CE, CH, CR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does RETCH have any anagrams?
Yes — RETCH's letters can also spell: CHERT.
Is RETCH in the dictionary?
Yes. RETCH appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.