Is “Quench” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
QUENCH
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Quench

/kwɛnt͡ʃ/

noun
  1. 1.The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

  2. 2.A rapid change of the parameters of a physical system.

verb
  1. 1.To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

    The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.

  2. 2.To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

  3. 3.To cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

    The swordsmith quenched the sword in an oil bath so that it wouldn't shatter.

Synonyms: appease, slake