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Is CHAIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CHAIN is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a series of things depending on each other as if linked together”.

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Is CHAIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CHAIN is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: CHINA.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
10 pts
Words With Friends
11 pts
Anagrams
1
Familiarity
100th percentile

CHAIN meaning and definition

CHAIN has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

CHAIN as a noun

  1. A series of things depending on each other as if linked together.
  2. (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule).
  3. A series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament.

CHAIN as a verb

  1. Connect or arrange into a chain by linking.

CHAIN Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CHAIN scores 10 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
C34
H43
A11
I11
N12
Total1011

CHAIN on premium squares

On a double word square CHAIN scores 20 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 30. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of CHAIN

1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as CHAIN. See all anagrams of CHAIN.

  • china10

Shorter words hiding in CHAIN

The letters C, H, A, I, N make 27 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble CHAIN: all 27 words.

  • can5
  • in2
  • inch9
  • chin9
  • hi5
  • ai2
  • chi8
  • ain3
  • an2
  • ani3
  • cain6
  • ha5
  • han6
  • hin6
  • na2
  • ach8
  • ah5
  • ahi6
  • ch7
  • cha8
  • chai9
  • chia9
  • hain7
  • hic8

Words like CHAIN

One-letter changes to CHAIN, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in CHAIN

Add one letter to CHAIN

  • chains11
  • chaine11

Remove one letter from CHAIN

  • chin9
  • cain6
  • chai9
  • hain7

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CHAIN word facts

CHAIN is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (A and I) and 3 consonants. It starts with C and ends with N. By corpus frequency, CHAIN is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, H, A, I, N on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CHAIN Scrabble word FAQ

Is CHAIN a Scrabble word?

Yes. CHAIN is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CHAIN mean?

CHAIN is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a series of things depending on each other as if linked together”.

How many points is CHAIN worth in Scrabble?

CHAIN is worth 10 points in Scrabble: C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1). On a double word square it scores 20, and on a triple word square 30.

How many points is CHAIN in Words With Friends?

CHAIN is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of CHAIN?

CHAIN has 1 anagram: CHINA. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in CHAIN?

You can make 27 shorter words from the letters in CHAIN, including CAN, IN, INCH and CHIN.

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