CHIME
/ˈtʃaɪm/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CHIME
noun
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A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
"Hugo was a chime player in the school orchestra."
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An individual ringing component of such a set.
"Peter removed the C♯ chime from its mounting so that he could get at the dust that had accumulated underneath."
verb
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To make the sound of a chime.
"I got up for lunch as soon as the wall clock began chiming noon."
- To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
noun
- The top of a ridge.
- The spine of an animal.
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Anagrams of CHIME
hemic12
miche12
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About the word CHIME
Is "CHIME" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CHIME" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CHIME" worth?
In Scrabble, "CHIME" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "CHIME" mean?
A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
What are the anagrams of "CHIME"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as CHIME: HEMIC, MICHE.