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Matches

Q: What does matches mean?

matches is the plural and third-person singular form of match, which means “lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical”. It has 12 meanings in total, listed above.

m ₃a ₁t ₁c ₃h ₄e ₁s ₁

About 2 syllables

noun · verb · 7 letters · Very common · plural and third-person singular form of match

Scrabble US & Canada : valid
Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
Words With Friends : valid
Wordle : not valid

What does matches mean?

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”
Synonymsluciferfriction match
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
a burning piece of wood or cardboard
“if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode”
an exact duplicate
“when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook”
Synonymsmate
the score needed to win a match
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Synonymscatch

verb

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
“The two stories don't agree in many details”
Synonymsfit correspond check jibe gibe
provide funds complementary to
“The company matched the employees' contributions”
bring two objects, ideas, or people together
“This fact is coupled to the other one”
Synonymsmate couple pair twin
be equal to in quality or ability
“Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
Synonymsequal touch rival
make correspond or harmonize
“Match my sweater”
Synonymsfit
give or join in marriage

Definitions shown for match, the base form of matches.

Is MATCHES a valid word?

Game / word list	Valid?
Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL)	Yes
Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS)	Yes
Words With Friends (ENABLE)	Yes
Wordle (guess list)	No

How many points is MATCHES worth?

Scrabble

14 pts

m ₃a ₁t ₁c ₃h ₄e ₁s ₁

Words With Friends

15 pts

m ₄a ₁t ₁c ₄h ₃e ₁s ₁

Wordfeud

15 pts

m ₃a ₁t ₁c ₄h ₄e ₁s ₁

NYT Crossplay

13 pts

m ₃a ₁t ₁c ₃h ₃e ₁s ₁

Scores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.

Words from the letters in MATCHES

Best shorter words top 30 of 205

See all 205 words made from MATCHES

Hooks for MATCHES

Add one letter to the front or back of MATCHES to make another word.

Front hooks

smatches

Back hooks

None

Words that end like MATCHES

Common words that share the ending -ATCHES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.

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All words ending in -ATCHES

Matches: quick answers

Is MATCHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. MATCHES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.

How many points is MATCHES worth?

MATCHES scores 14 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.

What does matches mean?

matches is the plural and third-person singular form of match, which means “lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical”. It has 12 meanings in total, listed above.

What words can you make with the letters in MATCHES?

You can make 205 shorter words from MATCHES, such as MACHES, SACHEM, SAMECH, SCHEMA. See the full list.