How many points is CHARADES worth in Scrabble?

CHARADES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHARADES?

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

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CHARADES

14 pts

CHARADES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CHARADES means "game in which teams act out each syllable of a word or phrase".

Meaning & examples

noun

A genre of riddles where the clues to the answer are descriptions or puns on its syllables, with a final clue to the whole.
A single round of the game charades, an acted form of the earlier riddles.
A play resembling the game charades, particularly due to poor acting.

Synonyms: acted charade, dumb charade, farce, sham

noun

A game in which each player acts out a word or phrase, usually based on puns of each syllable and without speaking, for the others to guess.

Synonyms: acting charades, dumb charades

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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

game in which teams act out each syllable of a word or phrase

In a sentence: "The charades is noted."

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

CHARADES Scrabble FAQ

Is CHARADES a Scrabble word?: CHARADES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CHARADES mean?: game in which teams act out each syllable of a word or phrase
How do you use CHARADES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The charades is noted."
How many points is CHARADES worth in Scrabble?: CHARADES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHARADES?: CHARADES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).