LURCH

/lɝt͡ʃ/

5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

L 1

U 1

R 1

C 3

H 4

Meaning of LURCH

noun

A sudden or unsteady movement.
"the lurch of a ship, or of a drunkard"

verb

To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.

verb

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

noun

An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables.
A double score in cribbage for the winner when his/her adversary has been left in the lurch.

verb

To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.
To rob.

Anagrams of LURCH

churl10

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About the word LURCH

Is "LURCH" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LURCH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LURCH" worth?

In Scrabble, "LURCH" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "LURCH" mean?

A sudden or unsteady movement.

What are the anagrams of "LURCH"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as LURCH: CHURL.