CHILL

/tʃɪl/

5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of CHILL

noun

A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness.
"There was a chill in the air."
A sudden penetrating sense of cold, especially one that causes a brief trembling nerve response through the body; the trembling response itself; often associated with illness: fevers and chills, or susceptibility to illness.
"Close the window or you'll catch a chill. I felt a chill when the wind picked up."

verb

To lower the temperature of something; to cool
"Chill before serving."
To become cold
"In the wind he chilled quickly."

adjective

Moderately cold or chilly.
"A chill wind was blowing down the street."
Unwelcoming; not cordial.
"Arriving late at the wedding, we were met with a chill reception."

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About the word CHILL

Is "CHILL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CHILL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "CHILL" worth?

In Scrabble, "CHILL" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "CHILL" mean?

A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness.

Does "CHILL" have any anagrams?

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