How many points is KIMCHI worth in Scrabble?

KIMCHI is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KIMCHI?

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

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

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17 pts

KIMCHI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. KIMCHI means "Korean dish".

Pronunciation

A Korean dish made of vegetables, such as cabbage or radishes, that are salted, seasoned, and stored in sealed containers to undergo lactic acid fermentation.
A Korean person.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Korean dish

In a sentence: "The kimchi is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of KIMCHI. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is KIMCHI a Scrabble word?: KIMCHI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does KIMCHI mean?: Korean dish
How do you use KIMCHI in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kimchi is noted."
How many points is KIMCHI worth in Scrabble?: KIMCHI is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KIMCHI?: KIMCHI is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KIMCHI?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes KIMCHIS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.