How many points is CHILE worth in Scrabble?

CHILE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHILE?

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

Can you add a letter to CHILE?

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

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CHILE

10 pts

CHILE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CHILE is a noun form of chilli. CHILLI means "small red or green hot-tasting capsicum pod, used in cooking".

Meaning & examples

/ˈt͡ʃɪli/

noun

The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.
(Indian Chinese cuisine) a spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.

Synonyms: chili pepper, chili powder

noun

A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.
(Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.

Synonyms: chili con carne

noun

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)
Example: Go easy on him: he is but a child.
(specifically) A female child, a girl.
(with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; a son or daughter.
Example: My youngest child is forty-three this year.

noun

A child of noble birth.
The cognomen given to the oldest son prior to his taking his father's title.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHILE is a noun form of chilli. CHILLI means "small red or green hot-tasting capsicum pod, used in cooking".

In a sentence: "The chile is noted."

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CHILLI11 pts

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CHILES11 pts

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Letter Values

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CHILE Scrabble FAQ

Is CHILE a Scrabble word?: CHILE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CHILE mean?: CHILE is a noun form of chilli. CHILLI means "small red or green hot-tasting capsicum pod, used in cooking".
How do you use CHILE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chile is noted."
How many points is CHILE worth in Scrabble?: CHILE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHILE?: CHILE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHILE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHILES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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