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Is CHOW a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHOW mean?

  1. noun

    the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism

  2. noun

    informal terms for a meal

  3. noun

    breed of medium-sized dogs with a thick coat and fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + H (4) + O (1) + W (4) = 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 CHOW

Single letters that turn CHOW 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 CHOW

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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