How many points is CHIMERA worth in Scrabble?

CHIMERA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHIMERA?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

14 pts

CHIMERA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CHIMERA means "unrealistic hope or idea".

/kɪ-/

Pronunciation

Alternative letter-case form of Chimera (a flame-spewing monster often represented as having two heads, one of a goat and the other of a lion; the body of a goat; and a serpent as a tail).
Any fantastic creature with parts from different animals.
Anything composed of very disparate parts.
Example: The car which he built himself was a real chimera: half Volkswagen and half Porsche.

Synonyms: motley crew, ghost shark, rabbitfish, ratfish

Antonyms: monolith

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

unrealistic hope or idea

In a sentence: "The chimera is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHIMERA. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is CHIMERA a Scrabble word?: CHIMERA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CHIMERA mean?: unrealistic hope or idea
How do you use CHIMERA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chimera is noted."
How many points is CHIMERA worth in Scrabble?: CHIMERA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHIMERA?: CHIMERA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHIMERA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHIMERAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.