How many points is CHINOOK worth in Scrabble?

CHINOOK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHINOOK?

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

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

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16 pts

CHINOOK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CHINOOK means "wind found in the Rocky Mountains".

/tʃɪˈnuːk/

The descending, warm, dry wind on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains that generally blows from the southwest and can rapidly increase the temperature due to the much warmer air it brings.
The chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

wind found in the Rocky Mountains

In a sentence: "The chinook is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHINOOK. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is CHINOOK a Scrabble word?: CHINOOK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CHINOOK mean?: wind found in the Rocky Mountains
How do you use CHINOOK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chinook is noted."
How many points is CHINOOK worth in Scrabble?: CHINOOK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHINOOK?: CHINOOK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHINOOK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHINOOKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.