How many points is CHERT worth in Scrabble?

CHERT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHERT?

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

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

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10 pts

CHERT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CHERT means "a compact rock".

Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.
A flint-like tool made from chert.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a compact rock

In a sentence: "The chert is noted."

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

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

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

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Is CHERT a Scrabble word?: CHERT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CHERT mean?: a compact rock
How do you use CHERT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chert is noted."
How many points is CHERT worth in Scrabble?: CHERT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHERT?: CHERT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHERT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHERTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.