How many points is CHINES worth in Scrabble?

CHINES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHINES?

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

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CHINES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. CHINES is a verb form of chine. CHINE means "to cut through the backbone of".

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.

(Southern England) A steep-sided ravine leading from the top of a cliff down to the sea.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CHINES is a verb form of chine. CHINE means "to cut through the backbone of".

In a sentence: "They chines."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHINES. It scores 11 points.

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

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Is CHINES a Scrabble word?: CHINES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does CHINES mean?: CHINES is a verb form of chine. CHINE means "to cut through the backbone of".
How do you use CHINES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chines."
How many points is CHINES worth in Scrabble?: CHINES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHINES?: CHINES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).