CHINOOK
/tʃɪˈnuːk/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of CHINOOK
The descending, warm, dry wind on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains that generally blows from the southwest and can rapidly increase the temperature due to the much warmer air it brings.
The chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha).
Word Details
Is CHINOOK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHINOOK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CHINOOK earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for CHINOOK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | i | n | o | o | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHINOOK
66 words from the letters in CHINOOK
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CHINOOK in Word Games
CHINOOK is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CHINOOK uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHINOOK to find 66 additional valid words.