CHEEK
5-letter word
CHEEK is a valid Scrabble word
Is CHEEK Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | 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 | ✅ Yes | 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 CHEEK Mean?
speak impudently to
either side of the face below the eyes
CHEEK Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or H or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CHEEK — Word Stats
Is CHEEK Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CHEEK 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 — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CHEEK are C (3 pts), H (4 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CHEEK Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CHEEK scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CHEEK scores 14 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Is CHEEK a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — CHEEK is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is CHEEK Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CHEEK 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 ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for CHEEK:
C________KC___K Is CHEEK Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CHEEK 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
Words You Can Make From CHEEK
Shorter words hidden in CHEEK's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CHEEK
Is CHEEK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHEEK is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CHEEK in Scrabble?
CHEEK scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is CHEEK valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CHEEK is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does CHEEK mean?
CHEEK: speak impudently to
Can CHEEK be used in Wordle?
Yes — CHEEK is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from CHEEK's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CHEEK's letters. Short words like CE, CH, CK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CHEEK have any anagrams?
Yes — CHEEK's letters can also spell: CHEKE, KEECH.
Is CHEEK in the dictionary?
Yes. CHEEK appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.