How many points is CHIMES worth in Scrabble?

CHIMES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHIMES?

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

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CHIMES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CHIMES is a verb form of chime. CHIME means "to ring harmoniously".

/tʃaɪmz/

A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
Example: Hugo was a chime player in the school orchestra.
An individual ringing component of such a set.
Example: Peter removed the C♯ chime from its mounting so that he could get at the dust that had accumulated underneath.
A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device.
Example: The professor had stuffed a wad of gum into the chime of his doorbell so that he wouldn't be bothered.

To make the sound of a chime.
Example: I got up for lunch as soon as the wall clock began chiming noon.
To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
To utter harmoniously; to recite rhythmically.

The top of a ridge.
The spine of an animal.
A piece of the backbone of an animal, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CHIMES is a verb form of chime. CHIME means "to ring harmoniously".

In a sentence: "They chimes."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHIMES. It scores 13 points.

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Is CHIMES a Scrabble word?: CHIMES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does CHIMES mean?: CHIMES is a verb form of chime. CHIME means "to ring harmoniously".
How do you use CHIMES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chimes."
How many points is CHIMES worth in Scrabble?: CHIMES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHIMES?: CHIMES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).