Match: Meaning, Wordle and Scrabble Facts

Match is a five-letter noun meaning “lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible...”. It is a past Wordle answer and scores 12 points in Scrabble.

5 letters Wordle answer Scrabble: 12 points Very common

What does match mean?

  1. noun lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
    “he always carries matches to light his pipe”
  2. noun a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
  3. noun a burning piece of wood or cardboard
    “if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode”

Is match a Wordle word?

Yes — match is a valid Wordle guess and appears in the original answer pool.

  • Vowels: a
  • No repeated letters — all five letters are different.

Wordle facts are drawn from the original game's word list and may not match today's puzzle.

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Match in Scrabble

Match scores 12 points using standard tile values, before any board bonuses or multipliers.

m3 a1 t1 c3 h4

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Frequently asked

Yes. Match is a valid Wordle guess and appears in the original answer pool. Wordle facts are drawn from the original game's word list and may not match today's puzzle.

As a noun, match most commonly means: lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction.

Match scores 12 points using standard tile values, before any board bonuses or multipliers.

Match is a very common English word.

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