How many points is CHIEFTAIN worth in Scrabble?

CHIEFTAIN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHIEFTAIN?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

CHIEFTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CHIEFTAIN means "leader of a tribe".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

leader of a tribe

In a sentence: "The chieftain is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHIEFTAIN. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is CHIEFTAIN a Scrabble word?: CHIEFTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CHIEFTAIN mean?: leader of a tribe
How do you use CHIEFTAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chieftain is noted."
How many points is CHIEFTAIN worth in Scrabble?: CHIEFTAIN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHIEFTAIN?: CHIEFTAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHIEFTAIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHIEFTAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.