How many points is CHAFF worth in Scrabble?

CHAFF is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHAFF?

CHAFF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAFFY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

CHAFF is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. CHAFF means "to poke fun at".

/tʃæf/

The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.
Example: To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff.
Straw or hay cut up fine for the food of cattle.
Any excess or unwanted material, resource, or person; anything worthless.

Synonyms: window

To use light, idle language by way of fun or ridicule; to banter.
To make fun of; to turn into ridicule by addressing in ironical or bantering language; to quiz.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to poke fun at

In a sentence: "They chaff."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHAFF. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after CHAFF. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CHAFF, without blank tiles.

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Is CHAFF a Scrabble word?: CHAFF is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does CHAFF mean?: to poke fun at
How do you use CHAFF in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chaff."
How many points is CHAFF worth in Scrabble?: CHAFF is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHAFF?: CHAFF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHAFF?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAFFY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.