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Word: CHILLI

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 H 4 I 1 L 1 L 1 I 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /kหˆษชllษช/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CHILLI

noun
  1. The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
  2. Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.
  3. (Indian Chinese cuisine) a spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.
noun
  1. A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.
  2. (Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "chilli", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "chilli" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHILLI a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CHILLI is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CHILLI worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CHILLI is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in CHILLI? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in CHILLI.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CHILLI:

  • # the chilli effect
  • # master of chilli
  • # playing with chilli
  • # in terms of chilli

Anagrams

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