How many points is CHINK worth in Scrabble?

CHINK is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHINK?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

14 pts

CHINK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. CHINK means "to fill cracks or fissures in".

/tʃɪŋk/

Pronunciation: /tʃɪŋk/

A narrow opening such as a fissure or crack.
A chip or dent in something metallic.
Example: The warrior saw a chink in her enemy's armor, and aimed her spear accordingly.
A vulnerability or flaw in a protection system or in any otherwise formidable system.
Example: The chink in the theory is that the invaders have superior muskets.

To fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk.
Example: to chink a wall
To crack; to open.
To cause to open in cracks or fissures.

To make a slight sound like that of metal objects touching.
Example: The coins were chinking in his pocket.
To cause to make a sharp metallic sound, as coins, small pieces of metal, etc., by bringing them into collision with each other.

A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to fill cracks or fissures in

In a sentence: "They chink."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHINK. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is CHINK a Scrabble word?: CHINK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does CHINK mean?: to fill cracks or fissures in
How do you use CHINK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chink."
How many points is CHINK worth in Scrabble?: CHINK is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHINK?: CHINK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHINK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHINKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.