five-letter word · 13 points
Is CHAFE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHAFE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “become or make sore by or as if by rubbing”.
Quick answer
Is CHAFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHAFE is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 13 pts
- Words With Friends
- 13 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
CHAFE meaning and definition
CHAFE has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
CHAFE as a verb
- Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.
- Feel extreme irritation or anger.
CHAFE as a noun
- Soreness and warmth caused by friction.
- Anger produced by some annoying irritation.
CHAFE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
CHAFE scores 13 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 4 |
| H | 4 | 3 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| F | 4 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 13 |
CHAFE on premium squares
On a double word square CHAFE scores 26 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 39. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of CHAFE
No other word uses exactly the letters in CHAFE.
Unscramble CHAFE: 24 words from its letters
The letters C, H, A, F, E make 24 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.
Words like CHAFE
One-letter changes to CHAFE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in CHAFE
- chase10
- chaff16
- chace12
- chaft13
- chape12
- chare10
- chave13
Add one letter to CHAFE
- chafed15
- chafer14
- chafes14
- chaufe14
Remove one letter from CHAFE
- cafe9
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CHAFE word facts
CHAFE is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (A and E) and 3 consonants. It starts with C and ends with E. By corpus frequency, CHAFE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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CHAFE Scrabble word FAQ
Is CHAFE a Scrabble word?
Yes. CHAFE is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does CHAFE mean?
CHAFE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “become or make sore by or as if by rubbing”.
How many points is CHAFE worth in Scrabble?
CHAFE is worth 13 points in Scrabble: C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + F (4) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 26, and on a triple word square 39.
How many points is CHAFE in Words With Friends?
CHAFE is worth 13 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does CHAFE have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in CHAFE, but 24 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in CHAFE?
You can make 24 shorter words from the letters in CHAFE, including FACE, ACE, ACHE and EACH.
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