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Is CHELATES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHELATES mean?

Chelates is a form of CHELATE.

  1. noun

    a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions

  2. verb

    form a chelate, in chemistry

  3. adjective

    relating to or characterized by chelation

  4. adjective

    having or resembling chelae or claws

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
14
Letters
8

C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (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 CHELATES

CHELATES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from CHELATES

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