CHEW
/tʃuː/
4-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CHEW
noun
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The act of chewing; mastication with the mouth.
"I popped the gum into my mouth and gave it a chew."
- Level of chewiness.
verb
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To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.
"Make sure to chew thoroughly, and don't talk with your mouth full!"
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To grind, tear, or otherwise degrade or demolish something with teeth or as with teeth.
"He keeps his feed in steel drums to prevent the mice from chewing holes in the feed-sacks."
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About the word CHEW
Is "CHEW" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CHEW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CHEW" worth?
In Scrabble, "CHEW" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "CHEW" mean?
The act of chewing; mastication with the mouth.
Does "CHEW" have any anagrams?
No, "CHEW" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.