PERCH
/pɜːtʃ/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of PERCH
noun
- Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
- Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
noun
- A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
- A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
noun
- Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
- Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
noun
- A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
- A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
verb
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To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
"The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder."
- To stay in an elevated position.
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About the word PERCH
Is "PERCH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PERCH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "PERCH" worth?
In Scrabble, "PERCH" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "PERCH" mean?
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Does "PERCH" have any anagrams?
No, "PERCH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.