CHALLAH
/ˈχɑːlə/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of CHALLAH
A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for Yom Tov.
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.
The portion separated in fulfillment of the above.
Word Details
Is CHALLAH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHALLAH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | h | a | l | l | a | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHALLAH
25 words from the letters in CHALLAH
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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.