Scorch
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To expose something to such intense heat that its surface is burned, discoloured, or dried out.
“The relentless summer sun scorched the lawn to a dull yellow by early August.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/skɔːtʃ/
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Wordle
SC opening with ORCH ending, the OR vowel pattern and CH digraph at positions 5 and 6 are the defining features
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points with C and H each scoring 3, an excellent play for its length with no difficult tiles
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