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CHELA

10 pts

CHELA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CHELA means "a pincerlike claw".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a pincerlike claw

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Add one letter after CHELA. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CHELA, without blank tiles.

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Letter Values

C3
H4
E1
L1
A1
= 10

CHELA Scrabble FAQ

Is CHELA a Scrabble word?
CHELA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
How many points is CHELA worth in Scrabble?
CHELA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHELA?
CHELA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHELA?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHELAE, CHELAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.