chain
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.
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 sensesa series of things depending on each other as if linked together
“the chain of command”
“a complicated concatenation of circumstances”
Synonyms
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
anything that acts as a restraint
a unit of length
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a series of hills or mountains
“the valley was between two ranges of hills”
“the plains lay just beyond the mountain range”
Synonyms
a linked or connected series of objects
“a chain of daisies”
Verb
2 sensesconnect or arrange into a chain by linking
fasten or secure with chains
“Chain the chairs together”
Synonyms for CHAIN
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Word Intelligence
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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
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Word Strategy
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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
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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
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