How many points is CHINCH worth in Scrabble?

CHINCH is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHINCH?

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

Can you add a letter to CHINCH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHINCH

16 pts

CHINCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. CHINCH is a verb form of chinse. CHINSE means "to fill the seams in a boat or cabin".

Meaning & examples

/tʃɪntʃ/

noun

The bedbug (Cimex lectularius).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHINCH is a verb form of chinse. CHINSE means "to fill the seams in a boat or cabin".

In a sentence: "They chinch."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHINCH. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CHINSE11 pts

Word forms

Back hooks

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

CHINCHY20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

CHINCH Scrabble FAQ

Is CHINCH a Scrabble word?: CHINCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does CHINCH mean?: CHINCH is a verb form of chinse. CHINSE means "to fill the seams in a boat or cabin".
How do you use CHINCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chinch."
How many points is CHINCH worth in Scrabble?: CHINCH is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHINCH?: CHINCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHINCH?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHINCHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.