How many points is CHIMES worth in Scrabble?

CHIMES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHIMES?

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

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CHIMES

13 pts

CHIMES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CHIMES is a noun form of chime. CHIME means "musical ringing sound of a bell or clock".

Meaning & examples

/tʃaɪmz/

noun

A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
Example: Hugo was a chime player in the school orchestra.
An individual ringing component of such a set.
Example: Peter removed the C♯ chime from its mounting so that he could get at the dust that had accumulated underneath.
A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device.
Example: The professor had stuffed a wad of gum into the chime of his doorbell so that he wouldn't be bothered.

Synonyms: alarm, bell, buzz, buzzer, carillon, clapper, curfew, ding-dong

verb

To make the sound of a chime.
Example: I got up for lunch as soon as the wall clock began chiming noon.
To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
To utter harmoniously; to recite rhythmically.

noun

The top of a ridge.
The spine of an animal.
A piece of the backbone of an animal, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking.

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHIMES is a noun form of chime. CHIME means "musical ringing sound of a bell or clock".

In a sentence: "The chimes is noted."

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Base words

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CHIME12 pts

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Letter Values

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CHIMES Scrabble FAQ

Is CHIMES a Scrabble word?: CHIMES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CHIMES mean?: CHIMES is a noun form of chime. CHIME means "musical ringing sound of a bell or clock".
How do you use CHIMES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chimes is noted."
How many points is CHIMES worth in Scrabble?: CHIMES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHIMES?: CHIMES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).