CHALLAH
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈxɑ(ː).lə//
noun
- (countable) A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for a yom tov."[…]it is a time-honored custom that when women bake challah-loaves for Sabbath and Yom Tov use, they specifically prepare a dough large enough to be obligated in challah, so they can fulfill the mitzvah of separating challah[…]."
- (uncountable) The commandment to separate a portion of bread or bread dough for the cohanim (Numbers 15:17–21); in contemporary practice, the portion is burned until inedible.
- (countable) The portion separated in fulfillment of the above.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CHALLAH'?
The word CHALLAH is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
C3
H4
A1
L1
L1
A1
H4
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CHALLAH'?
The word CHALLAH is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
C4
H3
A1
L2
L2
A1
H3
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.