WINCH
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Definition
Pronunciation: //wɪnt͡ʃ//
noun
- (nautical) A hoisting device used for loading or unloading cargo, or for pulling in lines."It runs on clattering steel tracks; the driver sits in a cab over the tracks, operating the controls that rotate the arm and turn the winch."
- (Nigeria, slang) A witch.
verb
- (Scotland, colloquial, ambitransitive) to court"They “clicked” each other, kidded each other, and by and by they would “winch” and marry each other."
- (Scotland, colloquial, ambitransitive) to kiss, snog"She turned and looked at me, amused, gave a wee chuckle, kissed me on the mouth hard and quick, and again, and we were kissing for real, lingering, soft and moist and warm, me and Jeannie winching, and I wanted it not to stop."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 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 'WINCH'?
The word WINCH is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
W4
I1
N1
C3
H4
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WINCH'?
The word WINCH is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
W4
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.