PINCH
/pɪntʃ/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of PINCH
noun
- The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
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A close compression of anything with the fingers.
"I gave the leather of the sofa a pinch, gauging the texture."
verb
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To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
"The children were scolded for pinching each other."
- To squeeze between the thumb and forefinger.
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About the word PINCH
Is "PINCH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PINCH" 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 "PINCH" worth?
In Scrabble, "PINCH" 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 "PINCH" mean?
The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
Does "PINCH" have any anagrams?
No, "PINCH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.