CHAFF
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //t͡ʃæf//
noun
- (figurative) Any excess or unwanted material, resource, or person; anything worthless."the chaff and ruin of the times"
- (military) Loose material, e.g. small strips of aluminum foil dropped from aircraft, intended to interfere with radar detection.
verb
- (intransitive) To use light, idle language by way of fun or ridicule; to banter.
- (transitive) To make fun of; to turn into ridicule by addressing in ironical or bantering language."We were talking about it at mess, yesterday, and chaffing Derby Oaks—until he was as mad as a hatter."
- (transitive) To cut up (straw or hay) for use as cattle feed.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CHAFF'?
The word CHAFF is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
C3
H4
A1
F4
F4
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CHAFF'?
The word CHAFF is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
C4
H3
A1
F4
F4
Total: 16 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.