Chequer
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A flat round disc used as a playing piece in the board game of draughts, known as checkers in North America.
“He jumped his chequer over two of his opponent's pieces to reach the back row.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cheq·uer
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains CH and ends in -ER with QU in the middle, the Q paired with U is distinctive and worth testing
Scrabble
Worth 23 points thanks to the Q, a high-value word when you can use the Q without needing a spare U elsewhere
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