Word: CHAM
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Definition of CHAM
- An autocrat or dominant critic, especially Samuel Johnson.
"1997: "Sitting at a table, drinking Ale, observing the Mist throโ the Window-Panes, Mason forty-five, the Cham sixty-four." โ Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon"
- A ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
- An Ottoman sultan.
- A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.
- A caravanserai; a resting-place for a travelling caravan.
- To chew.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "cham" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "cham", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHAM a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CHAM worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CHAM? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CHAM:
- # the cham effect
- # master of cham
- # playing with cham
- # in terms of cham
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