CHARMED means delighted, enchanted, or protected by supernatural powers or good fortune. This magical word captures states of enchantment, whether through literal spells or the metaphorical magic of life's special moments.
Yes. CHARMED is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 15 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends and 16 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | C | H | A | R | M | E | D | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
CHARMED operates on multiple levels of meaning, from the supernatural to the merely delightful. In its magical sense, to be charmed means to be under a spell or enchantment, protected by supernatural forces or influenced by magical powers. This usage appears throughout folklore, fairy tales, and fantasy literature.
More commonly, charmed describes a state of delight or fascination. We are charmed by witty conversation, graceful gestures, or unexpected kindness. This everyday enchantment lacks supernatural elements but shares the sense of being transported beyond ordinary experience. To charm someone is to win them over through personality and appeal.
The phrase "charmed life" suggests existence blessed by extraordinary luck or divine protection. Someone living a charmed life seems to glide through difficulties that would defeat others, as if protected by invisible forces. This concept appears across cultures, from the Western idea of being "born under a lucky star" to Eastern concepts of karma and destiny.
CHARMED comes from the Latin "carmen," meaning "song, verse, incantation, or magic formula." The word originally referred to the rhythmic chanting of spells or magical verses believed to have supernatural power.
Anagrams: MARCHED
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside CHARMED: 120 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: MARCHEDDRACHMARCHEDCHAREDCHARMECHARDHARMEDMACHEMARCHMERCHACHEDCHAM. See all words from CHARMED.