Chimes

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of chime: percussion instruments made up of sets of tuned bells struck with a hammer, used in orchestral or decorative contexts.

“The wind chimes on the porch tinkled softly in the summer breeze.”

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Synonyms

bells peals rings

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with CH and ends in -ES, vowels I and E make this approachable, the CH opening narrows choices quickly.

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, extending CHIME with -S is an easy bonus play when the board allows.

Words Related to Chimes

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “chimes” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

crimes

Words you can make from Chimes

Shorter words formed from the letters in “chimes”.

chime echis hemic hiems mesic miche misce semic semih shice smich chem chis cise emic hems hies ices ichs mesh mice misc msec semi

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