CHILLY
/ˈtʃɪli/
6 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, noun
Definition of CHILLY
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
Feeling uncomfortably cold.
"I’m getting rather chilly over here – could you shut the window please?"
Distant and cool; unfriendly.
"She gave me a chilly look when I made the suggestion."
The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.
(Indian Chinese cuisine) a spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.
A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.
(Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.
Examples of CHILLY in a Sentence
- "I’m getting rather chilly over here – could you shut the window please?"
- "She gave me a chilly look when I made the suggestion."
Word Details
Is CHILLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHILLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CHILLY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CHILLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | i | l | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHILLY
18 words from the letters in CHILLY
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CHILLY in Word Games
CHILLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CHILLY 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 CHILLY to find 18 additional valid words.