CHINE
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //t͡ʃaɪn//
noun
- (nautical) A sharp angle in the cross section of a hull.
- (aeronautics) A longitudinal line of sharp change in the cross-section profile of the fuselage or similar body.
- (nautical) A hollowed or bevelled channel in the waterway of a ship's deck.
verb
- (transitive) To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces.
noun
- (Southern England, Vancouver) A steep-sided ravine leading from the top of a cliff down to the sea."The cottage in a chine, we were not to behold it."
verb
- (obsolete) To crack, split, fissure, break."The wayward son did chine his father's heart."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'CHINE'?
The word CHINE is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
C3
H4
I1
N1
E1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CHINE'?
The word CHINE is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
C4
H3
I1
N2
E1
Total: 11 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.