5 Letter Words That Start With CHU

There are 14+ five letter words beginning with CHU in our English dictionary. Every five-letter CHU word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with CHU.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With CHU

chubs 12
chuck 16
chufa 13
chuff 16
chugs 11
chump 14
chums 12
chunk 14
churl 10
churn 10
churr 10
chuse 10

All 5-Letter Words Starting With CHU (12 words)

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How Common is CHU as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 14 5-letter words starting with CHU in English. The average Scrabble score here is 12, with -S endings dominating (29% of them).

Total Words
14
Avg Scrabble Score
12.0
Most Common Ending (29%)
S

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5 Letter Words beginning with CHU are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 5 Letter Words with CHU.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter CHU-Words in Scrabble

chuck 16
chuff 16
chump 14
chunk 14
chufa 13
chubs 12

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CHU?

16 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CHU is chuck with a total of 16 points.

C 3
H 4
U 1
C 3
K 5
verb 1. throw (something) carelessly or casually
Synonyms:
throwtossflinghurlpitchcastloblaunchflipcatapultshydashprojectpropelsendbowl
verb 2. give up (a job or activity)
Synonyms:
give upleaveresign fromabandonrelinquish
verb 3. touch (someone) playfully under the chin
noun 1. a throw
noun 2. a dismissal or rejection
noun 3. a playful touch under the chin
noun 4. a device for holding a workpiece in a lathe or a tool in a drill, typically having three or four jaws that move radially in and out
noun 5. a cut of beef that extends from the neck to the ribs, typically used for stewing
noun 6. food or provisions
noun 7. used as a friendly form of address
noun 8. the sea, or an inlet of the sea which flows into a lake or river

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With CHU

  • How many 5 letter words starting with CHU are in the English dictionary?

    There are 14 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with CHU. The average Scrabble score across them is 12.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words starting with CHU worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "chump", "chufa", "churr", "churl" start with CHU and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "chump" is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words starting with CHU?

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with CHU include "chubs", "chuck", "chufa", "chuff", "chugs".