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CHALLAH

/ˈχɑːlə/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

C 3/4
H 4/3
A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
A 1/1
H 4/3

Definition of CHALLAH

noun

A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for Yom Tov.

noun

The commandment to separate a portion of bread or bread dough for the cohanim (Numbers 15:17–21); in contemporary practice, the portion is burned until inedible.

noun

The portion separated in fulfillment of the above.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is CHALLAH a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CHALLAH earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for CHALLAH

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

Letter challah Total
Scrabble 3411114 15
WWF 4312213 16

How to Use CHALLAH in Word Games

CHALLAH is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CHALLAH uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHALLAH to find 25 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CHALLAH

What does CHALLAH mean?
CHALLAH is a noun. A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for Yom Tov.
Is CHALLAH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHALLAH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CHALLAH worth in Scrabble?
CHALLAH is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CHALLAH?
You can make 25 words from the letters in CHALLAH. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.