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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

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
5

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.

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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