Definition of chines

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • chines is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • chines is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • chines is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of chines


  • backbone of an animal (noun)
  • cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone (noun)
  • cut through the backbone of an animal (verb)

See definition of chines in Merriam Webster