Updated June 2026
A main division of a book, typically with a number or title. It can also refer to a period or phase in a person's life or in history.
“The first chapter of the novel immediately grabbed my attention.”
/ˈt͡ʃæptə/
chap·ter
Contains -ER ending; watch for the CHAPT- opening sequence
Worth 14 points; common word with good point value from C and H
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