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Is CHAFE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHAFE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHAFE mean?

  1. verb

    become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

  2. noun

    soreness and warmth caused by friction

    “he had a nasty chafe on his knee”

  3. noun

    anger produced by some annoying irritation

  4. verb

    feel extreme irritation or anger

    “He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

5

Letters

C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + F (4) + E (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CHAFE

Single letters that turn CHAFE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from CHAFE

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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