CHAMPION
8-letter word
CHAMPION is a valid Scrabble word
Is CHAMPION Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 20 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CHAMPION has 8 |
| 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 CHAMPION Mean?
protect or fight for as a champion
holding first place in a contest
someone who has won first place in a competition
CHAMPION Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or H or M or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CHAMPION — Word Stats
Is CHAMPION Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CHAMPION scores 17 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 17 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 17 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 20 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 17 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CHAMPION are C (3 pts), H (4 pts), M (3 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CHAMPION Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CHAMPION scores 20 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CHAMPION scores 20 pts in WWF vs 17 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CHAMPION a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CHAMPION cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHAMPION has 8 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 CHAMPION's letters: ACOIN · AMINO · AMNIC · AMPHI · ANIMO · CAMPI
Is CHAMPION Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CHAMPION 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 CHAMPION:
C______________NC______N Is CHAMPION Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CHAMPION 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CHAMPION's letters.
Words You Can Make From CHAMPION
Shorter words hidden in CHAMPION's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within CHAMPION →Anagrams of CHAMPION
No perfect anagrams exist for CHAMPION — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CHAMPION
Is CHAMPION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHAMPION is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CHAMPION in Scrabble?
CHAMPION scores 17 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 20 points.
Is CHAMPION valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CHAMPION is a valid Words With Friends word worth 20 points.
What does CHAMPION mean?
CHAMPION: protect or fight for as a champion
Can CHAMPION be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHAMPION has 8 letters.
What words can you make from CHAMPION's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CHAMPION's letters. Short words like AC, AH, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CHAMPION have any anagrams?
No. CHAMPION has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CHAMPION in the dictionary?
Yes. CHAMPION appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.