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Poaching
p 3o 1a 1c 3h 4i 1n 1g 2
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does poaching mean?
noun
cooking in simmering liquid
Is POACHING 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 POACHING worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in POACHING
Best shorter words top 30 of 174
aphonic 14chopin 13painch 13phonic 13aching 12hoping 12phoca 12pinch 12poach 12caph 11caping 11chang 11chap 11chip 11chop 11coping 11ganch 11pacing 11phang 11picong 11ancho 10chain 10chiao 10china 10chino 10chog 10hoaing 10nacho 10agonic 9ahing 9
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Front hooks
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Back hooks
Words that end like POACHING
Common words that share the ending -OACHING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OACHINGPoaching: quick answers
Is POACHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. POACHING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is POACHING worth?
POACHING scores 16 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does poaching mean?
As a noun, poaching means “cooking in simmering liquid”.
What words can you make with the letters in POACHING?
You can make 174 shorter words from POACHING, such as APHONIC, CHOPIN, PAINCH, PHONIC. See the full list.