Is “Parches” a Scrabble word?
Yes
PARCHES
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 Parches
verb
1.To burn the surface of, to scorch.
“The sun today could parch cement.”
2.To roast, as dry grain.
3.To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
“The patient's mouth is parched from fever.”