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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. MATCH is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 12 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
the score needed to win a match
lucifer, friction match, mate, couple, mates, peer, equal, compeer, catch, equalize, equalise, equate, fit, pit, oppose, play off
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
MATCH scores 12 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, H×1, M×1, T×1
MATCH has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
MATCH is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with M, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "MATCH — the score needed to win a match" (12 Scrabble points).
MATCH is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is MATCH a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MATCH (noun): lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag". Additional senses: an exact duplicate; "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"; a burning piece of wood or cardboard; "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"; something that resembles or harmonizes with; "that tie makes a good match with your jacket".
In standard Scrabble scoring, MATCH totals 12 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. MATCH relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
MATCH is 5 letters long, begins with M, ends with H, and sorts to the alphagram ACHMT. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so MATCH is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 5-letter entries, MATCH ranks by raw score (12 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MATCH carries 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or H are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with H to rehearse parallel sets.
MATCH is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with M, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like MATCH frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MATCH contains A, C, H, M, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as m???h to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside MATCH include CH, MA, TC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, A, T, C, H. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble match directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 12 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat MATCH as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MATCH — the score needed to win a match" (12 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.