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CHUCK

/tʃʌk/

5-letter word · 16 Scrabble points · 18 Words With Friends points

C 3
H 4
U 1
C 3
K 5

Meaning of CHUCK

noun
  1. Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.
  2. Food.
verb
  1. To place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning.
  2. To bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck.
noun
  1. A chicken, a hen.
  2. A clucking sound.
verb
  1. To make a clucking sound.
  2. To call, as a hen her chickens.
noun
  1. A gentle touch or tap.
    "She gave him an affectionate chuck under the chin."
  2. A casual throw.
verb
  1. To touch or tap gently.
  2. To throw, especially in a careless or inaccurate manner.
    "Chuck that magazine to me, would you?"
noun
  1. A rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots, Marmota monax.
noun
  1. A small pebble.
  2. (in the plural) Money.
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About the word CHUCK

Is "CHUCK" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CHUCK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "CHUCK" worth?

In Scrabble, "CHUCK" is worth 16 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 18 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 48.

What does "CHUCK" mean?

Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.

Does "CHUCK" have any anagrams?

No, "CHUCK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.