CHINK
/tʃɪŋk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CHINK
A narrow opening such as a fissure or crack.
A chip or dent in something metallic.
"The warrior saw a chink in her enemy's armor, and aimed her spear accordingly."
A vulnerability or flaw in a protection system or in any otherwise formidable system.
"The chink in the theory is that the invaders have superior muskets."
To fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk.
"to chink a wall"
To crack; to open.
To cause to open in cracks or fissures.
A slight sound as of metal objects touching each other; a clink.
Ready money, especially in the form of coins.
Examples of CHINK in a Sentence
- "The warrior saw a chink in her enemy's armor, and aimed her spear accordingly."
- "The chink in the theory is that the invaders have superior muskets."
- "to chink a wall"
- "The coins were chinking in his pocket."
Word Details
Is CHINK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHINK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CHINK uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CHINK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | i | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHINK
16 words from the letters in CHINK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CHINK in Word Games
CHINK is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CHINK 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 CHINK to find 16 additional valid words.