How many points is CHOKES worth in Scrabble?

CHOKES is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHOKES?

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

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CHOKES

15 pts

CHOKES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CHOKES is a verb form of choke. CHOKE means "hinder or stop the breathing of (a person) by strangling or smothering".

Meaning & examples

/tʃəʊks/

noun

A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
In wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation.
A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel which affects the spread of the shot.

verb

To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).
Example: Ever since he choked on a bone, he has refused to eat fish.
To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.
Example: The collar of this shirt is too tight; it’s choking me.
To obstruct (a passage, etc.) by filling it up or clogging it.
Example: to choke a cave passage with boulders and mud

Synonyms: asphyxiate, strangle, suffocate, throttle, block up, bung up, clog, congest

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verb

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Definition and meaning

CHOKES is a verb form of choke. CHOKE means "hinder or stop the breathing of (a person) by strangling or smothering".

In a sentence: "They chokes."

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CHOKE14 pts

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Letter Values

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CHOKES Scrabble FAQ

Is CHOKES a Scrabble word?: CHOKES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CHOKES mean?: CHOKES is a verb form of choke. CHOKE means "hinder or stop the breathing of (a person) by strangling or smothering".
How do you use CHOKES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chokes."
How many points is CHOKES worth in Scrabble?: CHOKES is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHOKES?: CHOKES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).