CHIMES
/tʃaɪmz/
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CHIMES
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 CHIMES
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About the word CHIMES
Is "CHIMES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CHIMES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CHIMES" worth?
In Scrabble, "CHIMES" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "CHIMES" 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 "CHIMES"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as CHIMES: MICHES.