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Is CHAIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHAIN mean?

  1. noun

    a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

    “the chain of command”

  2. noun

    (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)

  3. noun

    a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament

  4. noun

    (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
11
Letters
5

C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 10 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 CHAIN

Single letters that turn CHAIN 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 hooks2

Anagrams of CHAIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CHAIN

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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