4-Letter Words Starting With CH
Every 4-letter word in our dictionary that begins with CH. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with CH” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Below is a snapshot of 48 dictionary matches (48 shown), averaging 4 letters and 10.4 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 48
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 10.4 pts
- Highest scoring
- chez (18 pts)
- Longest word
- chez (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 2(4%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 48 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Suffix patterns such as -AA, -AB, -AC, -HAA appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. Top scorer: chez (18 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 10.4 points per word. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.27, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Consonant-heavy results reward players who keep extra vowels on the rack. Before forcing one of these words, check whether a simpler vowel play opens a bingo lane next turn. About 4% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- CHEZ (4 letters, 18 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHOK (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHAW (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHAY (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHEF (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHEW (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHIH (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHIV (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
4-letter words
- chez18 pts
- chok13 pts
- chaw12 pts
- chay12 pts
- chef12 pts
- chew12 pts
- chih12 pts
- chiv12 pts
- chow12 pts
- choy12 pts
- chry12 pts
- chab11 pts
- chac11 pts
- cham11 pts
- chap11 pts
- chem11 pts
- chic11 pts
- chip11 pts
- chmn11 pts
- chob11 pts
- chop11 pts
- chub11 pts
- chum11 pts
- chad10 pts
- chid10 pts
- chud10 pts
- chug10 pts
- chaa9 pts
- chai9 pts
- chal9 pts
- chan9 pts
- chao9 pts
- char9 pts
- chat9 pts
- chee9 pts
- chen9 pts
- cher9 pts
- chet9 pts
- chia9 pts
- chil9 pts
- chin9 pts
- chis9 pts
- chit9 pts
- chol9 pts
- chon9 pts
- chou9 pts
- chun9 pts
- chut9 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 48 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 10.4 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is chez (18 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 2 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.