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CHINOOKS

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of CHINOOKS

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
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
18
points

Is CHINOOKS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: CHINOOKS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CHINOOKS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter chinooks Total
Scrabble 34111151 17
WWF 43121151 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHINOOKS

100 words from the letters in CHINOOKS

How to Use CHINOOKS in Word Games

CHINOOKS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHINOOKS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CHINOOKS

What does CHINOOKS mean?
CHINOOKS 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 CHINOOKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHINOOKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CHINOOKS worth in Scrabble?
CHINOOKS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CHINOOKS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CHINOOKS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.