SCRATCHY
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈskɹæt͡ʃi//
adj
- (chiefly of a sore throat) Irritating; itchy.
- (informal, of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions."The FM station two hundred miles away was receivable, but the audio was too scratchy to positively identify."
- (of a phonograph record) Having popping and/or crackling sounds due to excessive wear, especially from scratch marks."Once he almost fell asleep, and then the little record player started up in his mother and father's bedroom. Mom was playing her scratchy Elvis 45s again."
- (informal) Irritable; tetchy."'Now, now, don't get scratchy,' said Casali. 'You've got enough troubles of your own. […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SCRATCHY'?
The word SCRATCHY is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
S1
C3
R1
A1
T1
C3
H4
Y4
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SCRATCHY'?
The word SCRATCHY is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
S1
C4
R1
A1
T1
C4
H3
Y3
Total: 18 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.