CHILDE
6-letter word
CHILDE is a valid Scrabble word
Is CHILDE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CHILDE has 6 |
| 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 CHILDE Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
CHILDE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CHILDE — Word Stats
Is CHILDE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CHILDE scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CHILDE are C (3 pts), H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CHILDE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CHILDE scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CHILDE scores 13 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Is CHILDE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CHILDE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHILDE has 6 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 CHILDE's letters: CHIDE · CHIEL · CHILD · CHILE · DECIL · DELHI
Is CHILDE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CHILDE 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 CHILDE:
C__________EC____E Is CHILDE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CHILDE 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 CHILDE
Shorter words hidden in CHILDE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CHILDE
Is CHILDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHILDE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CHILDE in Scrabble?
CHILDE scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is CHILDE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CHILDE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does CHILDE mean?
CHILDE: A valid English word in the word list.
Can CHILDE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHILDE has 6 letters.
What words can you make from CHILDE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CHILDE's letters. Short words like CD, CE, CH can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CHILDE have any anagrams?
Yes — CHILDE's letters can also spell: CHIELD.
Is CHILDE in the dictionary?
Yes. CHILDE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.