How many points is CHAPES worth in Scrabble?

CHAPES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHAPES?

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

Can you add a letter to CHAPES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHAPES

13 pts

CHAPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CHAPES is a noun form of chape. CHAPE means "metal tip or trimming for a scabbard".

Meaning & examples

noun

The piece by which an object is attached to something, such as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap.
The transverse guard of a sword or dagger.
The lower metallic cap of a sword's scabbard.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHAPES is a noun form of chape. CHAPE means "metal tip or trimming for a scabbard".

In a sentence: "The chapes is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHAPES. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CHAPE12 pts

Back hooks

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

CHAPESS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

CHAPES Scrabble FAQ

Is CHAPES a Scrabble word?: CHAPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CHAPES mean?: CHAPES is a noun form of chape. CHAPE means "metal tip or trimming for a scabbard".
How do you use CHAPES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chapes is noted."
How many points is CHAPES worth in Scrabble?: CHAPES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHAPES?: CHAPES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHAPES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAPESS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.