Is CHINK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHINK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CHINK mean?
- noun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
- noun
a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
- noun
a short light metallic sound
- verb
make or emit a high sound
“tinkling bells”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
5
Letters
C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) = 14 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 CHINK
Single letters that turn CHINK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from CHINK
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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