How many points is CHATELAIN worth in Scrabble?

CHATELAIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHATELAIN?

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

Can you add a letter to CHATELAIN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHATELAIN

14 pts

CHATELAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. CHATELAIN is a noun form of castellan. CASTELLAN means "a governor of a castle".

Meaning & examples

/ʃætəˈleɪn/

noun

A castle-keeper, castellan.

Synonyms: castellan

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHATELAIN is a noun form of castellan. CASTELLAN means "a governor of a castle".

In a sentence: "The chatelain is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHATELAIN. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CASTELLAN11 pts

Word forms

CHATELAINS15 pts

Back hooks

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

CHATELAINE15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

CHATELAIN Scrabble FAQ

Is CHATELAIN a Scrabble word?: CHATELAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does CHATELAIN mean?: CHATELAIN is a noun form of castellan. CASTELLAN means "a governor of a castle".
How do you use CHATELAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chatelain is noted."
How many points is CHATELAIN worth in Scrabble?: CHATELAIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHATELAIN?: CHATELAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHATELAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHATELAINE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.