Chant
/tʃænt/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters
Definition of Chant
noun
- Type of singing done generally without instruments and harmony.
- A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music.
- Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone.
- A repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual.
verb
- To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
- To sing or intone sacred text.
- To utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group.
"The football fans chanted insults at the referee."
- To sell horses fraudulently, exaggerating their merits.
Anagrams of Chant
Letter Values
c3
h4
a1
n1
t1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Chant
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Chant"
Chant is a 5-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "chant" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Chant" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "chant" is a medium-scoring word.