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Challenge

Yes, challenge is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does challenge mean?

noun

  1. a demanding or stimulating situation they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power
  2. a call to engage in a contest or fight
  3. questioning a statement and demanding an explanation his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy

verb

  1. take exception to She challenged his claims
  2. issue a challenge to Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
  3. ask for identification The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for challenge

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of challenge

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CHALLENGE.

Words you can make from challenge

Unscramble CHALLENGE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is challenge a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Challenge is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is challenge worth in Scrabble?

Challenge is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does challenge mean?

Challenge means: a demanding or stimulating situation.