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Is CHIME a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHIME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHIME mean?

  1. noun

    a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

  2. verb

    emit a sound

    “bells and gongs chimed”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

5

Letters

C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 12 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 CHIME

Single letters that turn CHIME 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

Anagrams of CHIME

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CHIME

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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