Is CHAFER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHAFER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CHAFER mean?
Chafer is a form of CHAFE.
- verb
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
- noun
soreness and warmth caused by friction
“he had a nasty chafe on his knee”
- noun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
- 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
14
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 14 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 CHAFER
Single letters that turn CHAFER 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 hooks1
Words you can make from CHAFER
The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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