BOTCH
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɒt͡ʃ//
verb
- (transitive) To perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something"A botched haircut seems to take forever to grow out."
noun
- (archaic) One who makes a mess of something."If it was the last word I ever spoke, Puddock, you're a good natured—he 's a gentleman, sir—and it was all my own fault; he warned me, he did, again' swallyin' a dhrop of it—remember what I'm saying, Doctor—'twas I that done it; I was always a botch, Puddock, an' a fool; and—and—gentlemen—good-by."
noun
- (obsolete) A tumour or other malignant swelling."Botches and blaines muſt all his fleſh imboſs,"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'BOTCH'?
The word BOTCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
T1
C3
H4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BOTCH'?
The word BOTCH is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
T1
C4
H3
Total: 13 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.