Is “Hotch” a Scrabble word?
Yes
HOTCH
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Hotch
/hɒtʃ/
verb
1.To move irregularly up and down.
2.To swarm (with).