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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. CHECKBIT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
(computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error
CHECKBIT (noun): (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error.
parity bit, parity
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
CHECKBIT scores 21 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: B×1, C×2, E×1, H×1, I×1, K×1, T×1
CHECKBIT has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
CHECKBIT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with C, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "CHECKBIT — (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error" (21 Scrabble points).
CHECKBIT is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is CHECKBIT a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CHECKBIT (noun): (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error.
In standard Scrabble scoring, CHECKBIT totals 21 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. CHECKBIT relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
CHECKBIT is 8 letters long, begins with C, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram BCCEHIKT. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so CHECKBIT is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 8-letter entries, CHECKBIT ranks by raw score (21 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, CHECKBIT carries 2 vowels and 6 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or T are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
CHECKBIT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with C, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like CHECKBIT frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CHECKBIT contains B, C, E, H, I, K, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c??????t to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CHECKBIT include CH, CK, KB — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, H, E, K, B, I, T. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble checkbit directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 21 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat CHECKBIT as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CHECKBIT — (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error" (21 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.