With CHESS

3 words · highest scoring is duchessed at 16 points

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About 9 Letter Words With CHESS

There are 3 nine letter words containing CHESS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is duchessed at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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9 Letter Words With CHESS at a Glance

Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With CHESS

  • duchessed16
  • duchesses15
  • richesses14

9 Letter Words With CHESS Defined

duchessesNoun · 15 points
the wife or widow of a duke
richessesNoun · 14 points
more options or resources than one knows what to do with

9 Letter Words With CHESS: Questions

How many nine letter words containing CHESS are there?

There are 3 nine letter words containing CHESS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing CHESS?

DUCHESSED is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words containing CHESS?

DUCHESSED, DUCHESSES, RICHESSES are among the most familiar nine letter words containing CHESS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine letter words containing CHESS 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.