1noun
a young person of either sex
“she writes books for children”
01 Word definition
child
5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants
Is CHILD a word?
Yes. CHILD is a 5-letter noun. a young person of either sex Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-H-I-L-DHow do you spell CHILD?
CHILD contains 5 letters, begins with C, and ends with D.
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2noun
a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
“they had three children”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗kidyoungsterminorshavernippersmall fry
02 Letter breakdown
How is CHILD spelled?
C1H2I3L4D5
03 Word-game status
Can you play CHILD?
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About CHILD.
How do you spell CHILD?
CHILD is spelled C-H-I-L-D. It contains 5 letters.