Unscramble CHIME - 19 Words Found

We found 19 words by unscrambling the letters in CHIME. The highest scoring Scrabble word from CHIME is CHIME worth 12 points.

What does CHIME mean?

A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.

Complete Definitions of Chime /ˈtʃaɪm/

Noun

  1. A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes. — “Hugo was a chime player in the school orchestra.”
  2. An individual ringing component of such a set. — “Peter removed the C♯ chime from its mounting so that he could get at the dust that had accumulated underneath.”
  3. A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device. — “The professor had stuffed a wad of gum into the chime of his doorbell so that he wouldn't be bothered.”
  4. The sound of such an instrument or device. — “The copier gave a chime to indicate that it had finished printing.”
  5. A small hammer or other device used to strike a bell. — “Strike the bell with the brass chime hanging on the chain next to it.”

Synonyms: alarm, bell, buzz, buzzer, carillon, clapper, curfew, ding-dong

Verb

  1. To make the sound of a chime. — “I got up for lunch as soon as the wall clock began chiming noon.”
  2. To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
  3. To utter harmoniously; to recite rhythmically.
  4. To agree; to correspond. — “The other lab's results chimed with mine, so I knew we were on the right track with the research.”
  5. To make a rude correspondence of sounds; to jingle, as in rhyming.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

19

Letter Count

5

Highest Scoring Word

CHIME

CHIME Scrabble Score

12 pts

Letter Point Values

C 3
H 4
I 1
M 3
E 1

Letter Analysis for CHIME

ABC

Vowels

2 (I, E)

abc

Consonants

3 (C, H, M)

Total Point Value

12 pts

Avg Points/Letter

2.4

High-value letters: H (4 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.

Words You Can Make

5 Letter Words (3)

CHIME 12 pts
HEMIC 12 pts
MICHE 12 pts

4 Letter Words (2)

EMIC 8 pts
MICE 8 pts

3 Letter Words (7)

CHI 8 pts
HEM 8 pts
HIC 8 pts
HIM 8 pts
ICH 8 pts
HIE 6 pts
ICE 5 pts

2 Letter Words (7)

HM 7 pts
EH 5 pts
HE 5 pts
HI 5 pts
EM 4 pts
ME 4 pts
MI 4 pts

Word Game Tips for CHIME

Balanced letter mix: CHIME has a good balance of 2 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is CHIME worth 12 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 3 letters: You have 7 possible 3-letter words from CHIME. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include H (4 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from CHIME?

19 words can be formed from the letters in CHIME. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from CHIME?

CHIME is the highest scoring word you can make from CHIME, worth 12 Scrabble points.

Is CHIME a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHIME is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does CHIME mean?

A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.

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