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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. SNATCH is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 11 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
obscene terms for female genitals
catch, grab, snap, kidnapping, cunt, puss, pussy, slit, twat, bit, snatch up, kidnap, nobble, abduct
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
SNATCH scores 11 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, H×1, N×1, S×1, T×1
SNATCH is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "SNATCH — obscene terms for female genitals" (11 Scrabble points).
SNATCH 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 SNATCH a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SNATCH (noun): the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion". Additional senses: a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion; (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment; obscene terms for female genitals.
In standard Scrabble scoring, SNATCH totals 11 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. SNATCH 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.
SNATCH is 6 letters long, begins with S, ends with H, and sorts to the alphagram ACHNST. There are 3 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 5 consonants.
Among 20 tracked 6-letter entries, SNATCH ranks by raw score (11 points). Anagram alternatives include CHANST, CHANTS, STANCH — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SNATCH carries 1 vowel and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or H are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with H to rehearse parallel sets.
SNATCH is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like SNATCH frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SNATCH contains A, C, H, N, S, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s????h to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SNATCH include CH, TC, AT — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, N, 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 snatch directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 11 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 SNATCH as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SNATCH — obscene terms for female genitals" (11 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.