POUCH
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //paʊt͡ʃ//
noun
- (zoology) An organic pocket in which a marsupial carries its young.
- (slang, dated, derogatory) A protuberant belly; a paunch.
- (botany) A silicle, or short pod, as of the shepherd's purse.
verb
- (transitive) To enclose within a pouch."The beggar pouched the coin."
- (transitive) To transport within a pouch, especially a diplomatic pouch."We pouched the encryption device to our embassy in Beijing."
- (of fowls and fish) To swallow."And, to name no more, the common Heron hath its most remarkable Parts adapted to this Service; long Legs for wading; and a long Neck answerable thereto to reach Prey; a wide, extensive Throat to pouch it; long Toes, with strong hooked Talons […]"
- (obsolete, rare) To pout."He pouched his mouth, and reared himself up and swelled; but answered me not."
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 'POUCH'?
The word POUCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
P3
O1
U1
C3
H4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'POUCH'?
The word POUCH is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
P4
O1
U2
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.