Chives
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A perennial herb with slender hollow leaves that have a mild onion flavour, widely used as a culinary garnish.
“She scattered freshly snipped chives over the bowl of potato soup before serving.”
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Ends in -VES, CH start, vowels I and E, the V is the only unusual letter in an otherwise approachable word.
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Worth 14 points, V scores 4, a reliable way to use a V tile while building on an existing E or S on the board.
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