CHARACTER
9-letter word
CHARACTER is a valid Scrabble word
Is CHARACTER Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CHARACTER has 9 |
| 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 CHARACTER Mean?
engrave or inscribe characters on
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
CHARACTER Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or H or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CHARACTER — Word Stats
Is CHARACTER Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CHARACTER scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CHARACTER are C (3 pts), H (4 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CHARACTER Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CHARACTER scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CHARACTER scores 17 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CHARACTER a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CHARACTER cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHARACTER has 9 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 CHARACTER's letters: ACATE · ACCRA · ACETA · ACHAR · ACHER · ARACE
Is CHARACTER Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CHARACTER 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 CHARACTER:
C________________RC_______R Is CHARACTER Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CHARACTER 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CHARACTER's letters.
Words You Can Make From CHARACTER
Shorter words hidden in CHARACTER's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within CHARACTER →Anagrams of CHARACTER
No perfect anagrams exist for CHARACTER — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CHARACTER
Is CHARACTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHARACTER is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CHARACTER in Scrabble?
CHARACTER scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is CHARACTER valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CHARACTER is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does CHARACTER mean?
CHARACTER: engrave or inscribe characters on
Can CHARACTER be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CHARACTER has 9 letters.
What words can you make from CHARACTER's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CHARACTER's letters. Short words like AA, AC, AE can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CHARACTER have any anagrams?
No. CHARACTER has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CHARACTER in the dictionary?
Yes. CHARACTER appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.