How many points is CHINE worth in Scrabble?

CHINE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHINE?

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

Can you add a letter to CHINE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHINE

10 pts

CHINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CHINE is a noun form of chime. CHIME means "musical ringing sound of a bell or clock".

Meaning & examples

/tʃaɪn/

Pronunciation: /tʃaɪn/

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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.

verb

To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces.
To chamfer the ends of a stave and form the chine.

noun

(Southern England) A steep-sided ravine leading from the top of a cliff down to the sea.

verb

To crack, split, fissure, break.
Example: A drought had caused the earth to chine and cranny.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The chine is noted."

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Base words

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CHIME12 pts

Back hooks

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Letter Values

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CHINE Scrabble FAQ

Is CHINE a Scrabble word?: CHINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CHINE mean?: CHINE is a noun form of chime. CHIME means "musical ringing sound of a bell or clock".
How do you use CHINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chine is noted."
How many points is CHINE worth in Scrabble?: CHINE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHINE?: CHINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHINED, CHINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.