How many points is CHICKEN worth in Scrabble?

CHICKEN is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHICKEN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

CHICKEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. CHICKEN means "to lose one's nerve".

/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/

Synonyms: biddy, chook, spring chicken, twink

Cowardly.
Example: Why do you refuse to fight? Huh, I guess you're just too chicken.

Synonyms: fledgling

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to lose one's nerve

In a sentence: "They chicken."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHICKEN. It scores 18 points.

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

= 18

Is CHICKEN a Scrabble word?: CHICKEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does CHICKEN mean?: to lose one's nerve
How do you use CHICKEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chicken."
How many points is CHICKEN worth in Scrabble?: CHICKEN is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHICKEN?: CHICKEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).