BELCH
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɛltʃ//
verb
- (ambitransitive, immunology) To expel (gas) from the stomach through the mouth; especially, to do so loudly."'Tis not a year or two shows us a man: They are all but stomachs, and we all but food; To eat us hungerly, and when they are full, They belch us."
- (ambitransitive) To eject or emit (something) with spasmodic force or noise."Thick smoke belched through the funnels of the steamship."
noun
- (obsolete) Malt liquor."c. 1699, John Dennis, letter to Mr. Collier Porters would no longer be drunk with Belch"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BELCH'?
The word BELCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
L1
C3
H4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BELCH'?
The word BELCH is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
L2
C4
H3
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.