What does MATCH mean?

Pronunciation
/mætʃ/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
13
How common
Very common

Meaning

verb

  1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics“The two stories don't agree in many details”
  2. provide funds complementary to“The company matched the employees' contributions”
  3. bring two objects, ideas, or people together“This fact is coupled to the other one”
  4. be equal to in quality or ability“Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
  5. make correspond or harmonize“Match my sweater”
  6. satisfy or fulfill“meet a need”
  7. give or join in marriage
  8. set into opposition or rivalry“let them match their best athletes against ours”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

matches14

Anagrams of MATCH

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside MATCH

20 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

cham11chat9 mach11math9 tach9act5 cam7 cat5 ham8 hat6 mac7 mat5 tam5ah5am4at2 ha5hm7 ma4 ta2

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Questions

Is MATCH a valid word in word games?

MATCH is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is MATCH worth?

MATCH is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from MATCH?

20 other words, including AT, AM, ACT and CAT.