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Is CHALLENGE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CHALLENGE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “take exception to”.

Quick answer

Is CHALLENGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CHALLENGE is a valid 9-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
9
Scrabble
15 pts
Words With Friends
19 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

CHALLENGE meaning and definition

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

CHALLENGE as a verb

  1. Take exception to.
  2. Issue a challenge to.

CHALLENGE as a noun

  1. A demanding or stimulating situation.
  2. A call to engage in a contest or fight.

CHALLENGE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CHALLENGE scores 15 in Scrabble and 19 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
L12
L12
E11
N12
G23
E11
Total1519

CHALLENGE on premium squares

On a double word square CHALLENGE scores 30 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 45. 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. Played from a full rack, all 9 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.

Anagrams of CHALLENGE

No other word uses exactly the letters in CHALLENGE.

Shorter words hiding in CHALLENGE

The letters C, H, A, L, L, E, N, G, E make 148 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble CHALLENGE: all 148 words.

Words like CHALLENGE

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

Add one letter to CHALLENGE

  • challenger16
  • challenged17
  • challenges16

More 9-letter words starting with CH

  • character16
  • christian14
  • checkmate22
  • childhood19
  • childlike19
  • champagne19
  • chandelle15
  • chemistry19
  • chieftain17
  • chocolate16
  • chronicle16
  • chameleon16
  • champaign19
  • chandlery18
  • chaperone16
  • charlotte14
  • chatterer14
  • chauffeur20

CHALLENGE word facts

CHALLENGE is a 9-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (A and E) and 6 consonants, with L and E repeated. It starts with C and ends with E. By corpus frequency, CHALLENGE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, H, A, L, L, E, N, G, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 9 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CHALLENGE Scrabble word FAQ

Is CHALLENGE a Scrabble word?

Yes. CHALLENGE is a valid 9-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CHALLENGE mean?

CHALLENGE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “take exception to”.

How many points is CHALLENGE worth in Scrabble?

CHALLENGE is worth 15 points in Scrabble: C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + E (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 30, and on a triple word square 45.

How many points is CHALLENGE in Words With Friends?

CHALLENGE is worth 19 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does CHALLENGE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in CHALLENGE, but 148 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in CHALLENGE?

You can make 148 shorter words from the letters in CHALLENGE, including CALL, CHANGE, CLEAN and HANG.

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