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CHINOOK

/tʃɪˈnuːk/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of CHINOOK

noun

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.

noun

The chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha).

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is CHINOOK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CHINOOK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 chinook Total
Scrabble 3411115 16
WWF 4312115 17

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About CHINOOK

What does CHINOOK mean?
CHINOOK is a noun. 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.
Is CHINOOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHINOOK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CHINOOK worth in Scrabble?
CHINOOK is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CHINOOK?
You can make 66 words from the letters in CHINOOK. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.