8-Letter Words Starting With CH
Every 8-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 761 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 8 letters and 20.3 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 761
- Avg length
- 8 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 20.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- chazzans (31 pts)
- Longest word
- chazzans (8 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 109(55%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 761 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. High-value letter density matters: roughly 109 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -NG, -RY, -CK, -ING when planning hooks and parallel plays. The highest-scoring word shown is chazzans at 31 points. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 20.3 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.3, 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
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 55% 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.
- CHAZZANS (8 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHAZZENS (8 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHAFFWAX (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHERCHEZ (8 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHUTZPAH (8 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHAFEWAX (8 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHECKOFF (8 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHICQUED (8 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 761 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
8-letter words
- chazzans31 pts
- chazzens31 pts
- chaffwax29 pts
- cherchez27 pts
- chutzpah27 pts
- chafewax26 pts
- checkoff25 pts
- chicqued25 pts
- chawbuck24 pts
- chazanim24 pts
- chicquer24 pts
- chowchow24 pts
- chremzel24 pts
- chromize24 pts
- chutzpas24 pts
- charqued23 pts
- charquid23 pts
- chipmuck23 pts
- chronaxy23 pts
- chaffery22 pts
- chalazae22 pts
- chalazal22 pts
- chalazas22 pts
- chalazia22 pts
- chapeaux22 pts
- chaqueta22 pts
- charquis22 pts
- chastize22 pts
- chatchka22 pts
- chatchke22 pts
- chazanut22 pts
- chechako22 pts
- checkery22 pts
- checkrow22 pts
- chequeen22 pts
- chequers22 pts
- chequinn22 pts
- chewbark22 pts
- chickery22 pts
- chickory22 pts
- chickwit22 pts
- chiffony22 pts
- chintzes22 pts
- chipchap22 pts
- chipchop22 pts
- chiquero22 pts
- chiquest22 pts
- chiquito22 pts
- chlorize22 pts
- chockful22 pts
- chorizos22 pts
- chuffily22 pts
- chaffman21 pts
- champaka21 pts
- champaks21 pts
- chapbook21 pts
- checkbit21 pts
- checkman21 pts
- checksum21 pts
- checkups21 pts
- chedreux21 pts
- chercock21 pts
- chickpea21 pts
- chimakum21 pts
- chipmunk21 pts
- chockman21 pts
- chuckram21 pts
- chuckrum21 pts
- chukkars21 pts
- chukkers21 pts
- chumpaka21 pts
- churchly21 pts
- chylific21 pts
- chackled20 pts
- chadlock20 pts
- chaffing20 pts
- chalukya20 pts
- chambray20 pts
- champlev20 pts
- chanukah20 pts
- chardock20 pts
- charkhas20 pts
- chateaux20 pts
- checkage20 pts
- checking20 pts
- chedlock20 pts
- cheekful20 pts
- cheekily20 pts
- cheekish20 pts
- cheewink20 pts
- cheneaux20 pts
- cheskeys20 pts
- chevying20 pts
- chewinks20 pts
- chibchan20 pts
- chiccory20 pts
- chichipe20 pts
- chimbley20 pts
- chippewa20 pts
- chivvied20 pts
- chivying20 pts
- chocking20 pts
- choppily20 pts
- chubbily20 pts
- chucking20 pts
- chuckled20 pts
- chuffing20 pts
- chummery20 pts
- chummily20 pts
- chumpish20 pts
- chumship20 pts
- chunkily20 pts
- chuppahs20 pts
- chuppoth20 pts
- chabouks19 pts
- chackler19 pts
- chaffers19 pts
- chaffier19 pts
- chaffron19 pts
- chairway19 pts
- chalkpit19 pts
- champaca19 pts
- champacs19 pts
- charlock19 pts
- charshaf19 pts
- chattack19 pts
- chauffer19 pts
- chebacco19 pts
- checkers19 pts
- checkout19 pts
- chefdoms19 pts
- chemurgy19 pts
- chenfish19 pts
- chevrony19 pts
- cheyneys19 pts
- chibouks19 pts
- chickees19 pts
- chickell19 pts
- chickens19 pts
- chickies19 pts
- chiefdom19 pts
- chiefery19 pts
- chiefish19 pts
- chiffons19 pts
- chinbeak19 pts
- chingpaw19 pts
- chinhwan19 pts
- chipwood19 pts
- chipyard19 pts
- chittack19 pts
- chivalry19 pts
- chivvies19 pts
- chockler19 pts
- chuckies19 pts
- chuckler19 pts
- chuckles19 pts
- chuffest19 pts
- chuffier19 pts
- churched19 pts
- churchgo19 pts
- churruck19 pts
- chagigah18 pts
- chalking18 pts
- chalybes18 pts
- chamfers18 pts
- chamfron18 pts
- chammied18 pts
- champing18 pts
- chancery18 pts
- chancily18 pts
- chapatty18 pts
- chapelry18 pts
- chapping18 pts
- charking18 pts
- charmful18 pts
- charpoys18 pts
- chauchat18 pts
- chavicin18 pts
- chavicol18 pts
- chawbone18 pts
- cheapery18 pts
- cheapish18 pts
- cheeking18 pts
- cheepily18 pts
- chermish18 pts
- chevance18 pts
- chewable18 pts
- chichili18 pts
- chimleys18 pts
- chimneys18 pts
- chincher18 pts
- chinches18 pts
- chinking18 pts
- chippage18 pts
- chipping18 pts
- chirking18 pts
- chiromys18 pts
- chironym18 pts
- chirpily18 pts
- chirrupy18 pts
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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 761 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8 letters and the average Scrabble score is 20.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is chazzans (31 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 109 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.
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