PINCH
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //pɪnt͡ʃ//
verb
- (intransitive) Of clothing, to be uncomfortably tight in specific spots."With their jock-straps pinching, they slouch to attention While queueing for sarnies at the office canteen."
- (slang, transitive) To steal, usually something inconsequential."Someone has pinched my handkerchief!"
- (slang, transitive) To arrest or capture.
- (horticulture) To cut shoots or buds of a plant in order to shape the plant, or to improve its yield.
noun
- (physics) A magnetic compression of an electrically conducting filament.
- (slang) An arrest.
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 'PINCH'?
The word PINCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
P3
I1
N1
C3
H4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PINCH'?
The word PINCH is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
P4
I1
N2
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.