How many points is CHAIN worth in Scrabble?

CHAIN is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHAIN?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

CHAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CHAIN means "to bind with a series of connected rings".

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/

A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
Example: He wore a gold chain around the neck.
A series of interconnected things.
Example: This led to an unfortunate chain of events.
A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
Example: That chain of restaurants is expanding into our town.

Synonyms: rackle

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to bind with a series of connected rings

In a sentence: "They chain."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHAIN. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is CHAIN a Scrabble word?: CHAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CHAIN mean?: to bind with a series of connected rings
How do you use CHAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chain."
How many points is CHAIN worth in Scrabble?: CHAIN is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHAIN?: CHAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAINE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.