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chop

noun · verb

Chop can refer to the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide), a small cut of meat including part of a rib, or a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball. As a verb, chop can mean to cut into pieces with repeated blows, form or shape by chopping, or strike sharply, as in some sports.

11 meanings4 lettersScrabble 11

Length

4

Scrabble

11

WWF

12

Starts

CH

Ends

HOP

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “CHOP” Mean?

chop has 11 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

5 senses
1

the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

the boat headed into the chop

2

a small cut of meat including part of a rib

3

a jaw

I'll hit him on the chops

4

a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

5

a grounder that bounces high in the air

Synonyms

Verb

6 senses
1

cut into pieces with repeated blows

Chop wood

chop meat

The chefs chop the vegetables

2

move suddenly

3

form or shape by chopping

chop a hole in the ground

4

strike sharply, as in some sports

5

cut with a hacking tool

The chefs chop the vegetables

Synonyms

6

hit sharply

Word Forms

Synonyms for CHOP

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

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

Definition

the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

Length

4 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

P

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Letters

C, H, O, P

Use Case

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

Letter Breakdown

c
h
o
p

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for chop.

CHOP is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 11.
It starts with C and ends with P.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 25%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVC.

Word Strategy

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

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

CHOP has a Scrabble score of 11. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

CHOP is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

CHOP can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

CHOP 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 chop.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

H

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

CCVC

Vowel Share

25%

Consonant Share

75%

Bigrams

CH, HO, OP

Trigrams

CHO, HOP

Crossword Intelligence

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

CHOP is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with C and ends with P, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

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

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 11, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with C and ends with P, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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