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Updated June 2026
Plural of watch; small timepieces worn typically on the wrist. Can also be the third person singular present tense of the verb watch, meaning to observe.
“The jeweller specialises in repairing antique watches.”
/ˈwɒt͡ʃɪz/
watch·es
Contains -ES ending and TCH cluster; W at start
Worth 16 points; strong scoring with W and H
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