CHIEF
/tʃiːf/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of CHIEF
A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc.
"All firefighters report to the fire chief."
The top part of a shield or escutcheon; more specifically, an ordinary consisting of the upper part of the field cut off by a horizontal line, generally occupying the top third.
The principal part or top of anything.
To smoke cannabis.
Primary; principal.
"Negligence was the chief cause of the disaster."
Intimate, friendly.
Examples of CHIEF in a Sentence
- "All firefighters report to the fire chief."
- "Negligence was the chief cause of the disaster."
Word Details
Is CHIEF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHIEF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CHIEF uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CHIEF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | i | e | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHIEF
17 words from the letters in CHIEF
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CHIEF in Word Games
CHIEF is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CHIEF is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHIEF to find 17 additional valid words.