How many points is CHANTEY worth in Scrabble?

CHANTEY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHANTEY?

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

Can you add a letter to CHANTEY?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHANTEYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHANTEY

15 pts

CHANTEY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CHANTEY is a noun form of shanty. SHANTY means "shack or crude dwelling".

Meaning & examples

noun

A roughly-built hut or cabin.
A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
An unlicensed pub.

Synonyms: shack, speakeasy

noun

A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.

Synonyms: sea shanty

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHANTEY is a noun form of shanty. SHANTY means "shack or crude dwelling".

In a sentence: "The chantey is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHANTEY. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHANTY12 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CHANTEY. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

CHANTEYS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

CHANTEY Scrabble FAQ

Is CHANTEY a Scrabble word?: CHANTEY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CHANTEY mean?: CHANTEY is a noun form of shanty. SHANTY means "shack or crude dwelling".
How do you use CHANTEY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chantey is noted."
How many points is CHANTEY worth in Scrabble?: CHANTEY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHANTEY?: CHANTEY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHANTEY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHANTEYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.