How many points is CHINKS worth in Scrabble?

CHINKS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHINKS?

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

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CHINKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. CHINKS is a verb form of chink. CHINK means "to fill cracks or fissures in".

Synonyms: Chinaman, gook

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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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CHINKS is a verb form of chink. CHINK means "to fill cracks or fissures in".

In a sentence: "They chinks."

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Is CHINKS a Scrabble word?: CHINKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does CHINKS mean?: CHINKS is a verb form of chink. CHINK means "to fill cracks or fissures in".
How do you use CHINKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chinks."
How many points is CHINKS worth in Scrabble?: CHINKS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHINKS?: CHINKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).