Is CHITCHAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHITCHAT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CHITCHAT mean?
- noun
light informal conversation for social occasions
- verb
talk socially without exchanging too much information
“the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
8
Letters
C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + T (1) = 18 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 CHITCHAT
Single letters that turn CHITCHAT 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 hooks1
Words you can make from CHITCHAT
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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