LEECH
/liːtʃ/
5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LEECH
noun
- An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
- A person who derives profit from others in a parasitic fashion.
verb
- To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
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To drain (resources) without giving back.
"Bert leeched hundreds of files from the BBS, but never uploaded anything in return."
noun
- A physician.
- (Heathenry) A healer.
verb
- To treat, cure or heal.
noun
- The vertical edge of a square sail.
- The aft edge of a triangular sail.
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About the word LEECH
Is "LEECH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LEECH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LEECH" worth?
In Scrabble, "LEECH" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "LEECH" mean?
An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
Does "LEECH" have any anagrams?
No, "LEECH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.