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9 words · highest scoring is backchecks at 29 points

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About 10 Letter Words With CHECKS

There are 9 ten letter words containing CHECKS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is backchecks at 29 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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10 Letter Words With CHECKS at a Glance

Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words With CHECKS

  • backchecks29
  • hookchecks28
  • bodychecks27
  • forechecks24
  • overchecks24
  • checkstops23
  • namechecks23
  • sidechecks22

10 Letter Words With CHECKS Defined

forechecksVerb · 24 points
play an aggressive style of defence, checking opponents before they can organize an attack
overchecksNoun · 24 points
a check pattern superimposed on a colour or design
namechecksNoun · 23 points
a public mention or listing of the name of a person or thing, especially in acknowledgement or for publicity purposes

10 Letter Words With CHECKS: Questions

How many ten letter words containing CHECKS are there?

There are 9 ten letter words containing CHECKS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words containing CHECKS?

BACKCHECKS is the highest scoring option at 29 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common ten letter words containing CHECKS?

BACKCHECKS, FORECHECKS, OVERCHECKS are among the most familiar ten letter words containing CHECKS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these ten letter words containing CHECKS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.