01 Word definition

chains

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CHAINS a word?

Yes. CHAINS is a 6-letter noun. metal shackles; for hands or legs Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CHAINS?

C-H-A-I-N-S

CHAINS contains 6 letters, begins with C, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. metal shackles; for hands or legs

Synonyms
irons
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CHAINS spelled?

C1H2A3I4N5S6
Starts withCHAFirst 3 letters
Ends withINSLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About CHAINS.

How do you spell CHAINS?

CHAINS is spelled C-H-A-I-N-S. It contains 6 letters.