CHIMERA
7-letter word
CHIMERA is a valid Scrabble word
Is CHIMERA Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CHIMERA has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does CHIMERA Mean?
(Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail
CHIMERA Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or H or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CHIMERA — Word Stats
Is CHIMERA Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CHIMERA scores 14 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CHIMERA are C (3 pts), H (4 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CHIMERA Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CHIMERA scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CHIMERA scores 15 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CHIMERA a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CHIMERA cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHIMERA has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from CHIMERA's letters: ACHER · ACIER · AERIC · AIMER · AMICE · AMIRE
Is CHIMERA Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CHIMERA is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for CHIMERA:
C____________AC_____A Is CHIMERA Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CHIMERA is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CHIMERA's letters.
Words You Can Make From CHIMERA
Shorter words hidden in CHIMERA's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CHIMERA
Is CHIMERA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHIMERA is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CHIMERA in Scrabble?
CHIMERA scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is CHIMERA valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CHIMERA is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does CHIMERA mean?
CHIMERA: (Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail
Can CHIMERA be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHIMERA has 7 letters.
What words can you make from CHIMERA's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CHIMERA's letters. Short words like AC, AE, AH can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CHIMERA have any anagrams?
Yes — CHIMERA's letters can also spell: HERMAIC.
Is CHIMERA in the dictionary?
Yes. CHIMERA appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.