BENCH
/bɛntʃ/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BENCH
noun
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A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
"They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons."
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The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary.
"They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench."
verb
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To remove a player from play.
"They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured."
- To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
noun
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The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed.
"He became frustrated when his bench increased by only 10 pounds despite a month of training."
verb
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To lift by bench pressing
"I heard he can bench 150 pounds."
verb
- To recite the Birkat Hamazon.
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About the word BENCH
Is "BENCH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BENCH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BENCH" worth?
In Scrabble, "BENCH" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "BENCH" mean?
A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
Does "BENCH" have any anagrams?
No, "BENCH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.