Etched
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of etch: having a design or inscription cut or impressed into a surface, typically using acid or a sharp tool.
“The artist etched an intricate pattern of vines into the copper plate before pulling the first print.”
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Wordle
Contains the distinctive TCH cluster, double E is split across the word making it trickier to spot
Scrabble
Scores 12 points, C (3 pts) and H (4 pts) together make this a strong six-letter play
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