CHICANERY
/ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
C
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H
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I
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C
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A
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N
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E
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R
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Y
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Definition of CHICANERY
noun
Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.
noun
A slick performance by a lawyer.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
20
points
Is CHICANERY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHICANERY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts
Words With Friends — 20 pts
Tip: CHICANERY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CHICANERY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | i | c | a | n | e | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHICANERY
100 words from the letters in CHICANERY
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
chancy
16/17
USUKWWF
hyenic
14/14
USUKWWF
chance
13/15
USUKWWF
chicer
13/14
USUKWWF
cranch
13/15
USUKWWF
cyanic
13/15
USUKWWF
chaine
11/12
USWWF
achier
11/11
USUKWWF
cahier
11/11
USUKWWF
eriach
11/11
UK
chenar
11/12
UK
enarch
11/12
UK
chinar
11/12
UK
inarch
11/12
USUKWWF
enrich
11/12
USUKWWF
incher
11/12
UK
nicher
11/12
UK
richen
11/12
USUKWWF
carney
11/12
USUKWWF
cairny
11/12
USUKWWF
riancy
11/12
UK
cancer
10/13
USUKWWF
hernia
9/9
USUKWWF
carnie
8/10
USUKWWF
5-letter words
yecch
15/15
USUKWWF
chary
13/12
USUKWWF
cache
12/13
USUKWWF
chace
12/13
UK
chica
12/13
UK
cinch
12/14
USUKWWF
crche
12/13
UK
cynic
12/14
USUKWWF
reccy
12/13
UK
hayne
11/10
UK
hyena
11/10
USUKWWF
hayer
11/9
USUKWWF
hairy
11/9
USUKWWF
henry
11/10
USUKWWF
yrneh
11/10
UK
caneh
10/11
UK
hance
10/11
USUKWWF
nache
10/11
UK
chain
10/11
USUKWWF
china
10/11
USUKWWF
chine
10/11
USUKWWF
niche
10/11
USUKWWF
chare
10/10
USUKWWF
rache
10/10
UK
reach
10/10
USUKWWF
chair
10/10
USUKWWF
ranch
10/11
USUKWWF
yince
10/11
USUKWWF
ricey
10/10
UK
carny
10/11
USUKWWF
circa
9/11
USUKWWF
cerci
9/11
USUKWWF
ceric
9/11
USUKWWF
hiera
8/7
UK
rhine
8/8
UK
ayrie
8/7
UK
renay
8/8
UK
yearn
8/8
USUKWWF
rainy
8/8
USUKWWF
eniac
7/9
UK
areic
7/8
USUKWWF
ceria
7/8
USUKWWF
erica
7/8
USUKWWF
caner
7/9
USUKWWF
crane
7/9
USUKWWF
crena
7/9
UK
nacre
7/9
USUKWWF
rance
7/9
USUKWWF
cairn
7/9
USUKWWF
naric
7/9
USUKWWF
crine
7/9
UK
nicer
7/9
USUKWWF
How to Use CHICANERY in Word Games
CHICANERY is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHICANERY to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CHICANERY
What does CHICANERY mean?
CHICANERY is a noun. Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.
Is CHICANERY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHICANERY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CHICANERY worth in Scrabble?
CHICANERY is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from CHICANERY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CHICANERY. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CHICANERY?
Synonyms of CHICANERY include: dishonesty, fraud, subterfuge, trickery. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.