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chain

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/noun · verb

Chain can refer to a series of things depending on each other as if linked together, a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament, or anything that acts as a restraint. As a verb, chain can mean to connect or arrange into a chain by linking or fasten or secure with chains.

11 meanings5 lettersScrabble 10

Length

5

Scrabble

10

WWF

11

Starts

CH

Ends

AIN

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “CHAIN” Mean?

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/

chain has 11 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

9 senses
1

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

the chain of command

a complicated concatenation of circumstances

2

(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)

3

a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament

4

(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership

5

anything that acts as a restraint

6

a unit of length

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7

a series of hills or mountains

the valley was between two ranges of hills

the plains lay just beyond the mountain range

Synonyms

8

a linked or connected series of objects

a chain of daisies

9

a necklace made by stringing objects together

a string of beads

a strand of pearls

Synonyms

Verb

2 senses
1

connect or arrange into a chain by linking

2

fasten or secure with chains

Chain the chairs together

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

Explore the word chain with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

Length

5 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

N

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Letters

C, H, A, I, N

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

c
h
a
i
n

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for chain.

CHAIN is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 10.
It starts with C and ends with N.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 40%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using chain in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

CHAIN has a Scrabble score of 10. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

CHAIN is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

CHAIN can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

CHAIN uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside chain.

Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

H

Letter Pattern

ABCDE

CV Pattern

CCVVC

Vowel Share

40%

Consonant Share

60%

Bigrams

CH, HA, AI, IN

Trigrams

CHA, HAI, AIN

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for chain.

CHAIN is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with C and ends with N, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 10, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with C and ends with N, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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