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CHINAS

6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

C 3
H 4
I 1
N 1
A 1
S 1

Meaning of CHINAS

noun
  1. The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.
noun
  1. A plant or flower of the repeat-blooming Chinese rose species Rosa chinensis.
  2. A plant or flower of one of the class of hybrids developed from Rosa chinensis.
noun
  1. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, native to east Asia.
noun
  1. Chinaware: porcelain tableware.
    "He set the table with china, cloth napkins, and crystal stemware."
  2. Cheaper and lower-quality ceramic and ceramic tableware, distinguished from porcelain.
noun
  1. A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.
  2. (by extension) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.
noun
  1. A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
    "John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."
  2. An associate who provides assistance.
    "The Automobile Association is every motorist's friend.   The police is every law-abiding citizen's friend."
noun
  1. A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.
noun
  1. (usually uncountable) A hard white translucent ceramic, originally made by firing kaolin, quartz, and feldspar at high temperatures but now also inclusive of similar artificial materials; also often such a material as a symbol of the fragility, elegance, etc. traditionally associated with porcelain goods.
    "Tableware and toilets are both made of porcelain."
  2. (now usually plural) An object made of porcelain, art objects or items of tableware.
    "The museum has an extensive collection of rare Chinese porcelains."
noun
  1. Small beads made from polished shells, especially white ones, formerly used as money and jewelry by certain Native American peoples.
  2. A string of such beads.
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Anagrams of CHINAS

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About the word CHINAS

Is "CHINAS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CHINAS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "CHINAS" worth?

In Scrabble, "CHINAS" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "CHINAS" mean?

The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.

What are the anagrams of "CHINAS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as CHINAS: CHAINS.