Chess
Yes, chess is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does chess mean?
noun
- weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
- a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for chess
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 10 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of chess
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CHESS.
Words you can make from chess
- she
- sec
- secs
- ess
- hes
- shes
- cess
Frequently asked questions
Is chess a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Chess 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 chess worth in Scrabble?
Chess is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does chess mean?
Chess means: weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat.
Could chess be a Wordle answer?
Chess is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.