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CHAFING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

C 3/4
H 4/3
A 1/1
F 4/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CHAFING

verb

To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.

verb

To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.

verb

To fret and wear by rubbing.

"to chafe a cable"

noun

The act by which something is chafed.

Examples of CHAFING in a Sentence

  • "to chafe a cable"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is CHAFING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CHAFING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CHAFING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for CHAFING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter chafing Total
Scrabble 3414112 16
WWF 4314123 18

How to Use CHAFING in Word Games

CHAFING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CHAFING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHAFING to find 65 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CHAFING

What does CHAFING mean?
CHAFING is a verb. To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
Is CHAFING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHAFING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CHAFING worth in Scrabble?
CHAFING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CHAFING?
You can make 65 words from the letters in CHAFING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.