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CHARE

5-letter word • 10 Scrabble points • 10 WWF points

c3
h4
a1
r1
e1
5
Letters
2
Vowels
3
Consonants
10
Scrabble
10
WWF
3
Anagrams

Definition of CHARE

CHARE is a valid 5-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
1 syllable
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 5 letters

CHARE has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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h
a
r
e

The 5 letters in CHARE break down into 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Every letter in CHARE appears exactly once, meaning you need 5 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in CHARE is H, worth 4 points. Approximately 80% of the letters in CHARE are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of CHARE

These 3 words use the exact same 5 letters as CHARE, rearranged into a different order. Knowing anagrams is a valuable skill in Scrabble and Words With Friends, as it gives you more options when looking at the same set of letters on your rack.

Words That Rhyme With CHARE

These words share a similar ending pattern with CHARE, ending in -ARE. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using CHARE in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

CHARE is worth 10 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (H = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, CHARE earns 20 points.

Consider playing CHARE as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, CHARE scores 10 points. This word scores the same in both games, so your strategy transfers well between platforms. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is CHARE a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, CHARE is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.

CHARE can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 10 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHARE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHARE is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, CHARE is worth 10 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 10 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in CHARE?

CHARE contains 5 letters total: 2 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does CHARE have?

CHARE has approximately 1 syllable. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of CHARE?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of CHARE include: REACH, CHEAR, RACHE. These anagrams use the exact same 5 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with CHARE?

Words that share a similar ending sound with CHARE include: ARE, FARE, VARE, HARE, WARE. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in CHARE?

You can unscramble the letters in CHARE to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for CHARE to see every possible word you can create from these 5 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 5-Letter Words

These 5-letter words share a similar beginning with CHARE, starting with CH. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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