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Is CHIEFER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHIEFER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHIEFER mean?

Chiefer is a form of CHIEF.

  1. adjective

    most important element

    “the chief aim of living”

  2. noun

    a person who is in charge

    “the head of the whole operation”

  3. noun

    a person who exercises control over workers

    “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”

  4. noun

    the head of a tribe or clan

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
15
Letters
7

C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 15 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 CHIEFER

CHIEFER 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 CHIEFER

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