How many points is CLEANS worth in Scrabble?

CLEANS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLEANS?

CLEANS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CLEANS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEANSE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CLEANS

8 pts

CLEANS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. CLEANS means "clean, to rid of dirt or stain. CLEAN means "free from dirt or stain".".

Meaning & examples

/kliːnz/

noun

Removal of dirt.
Example: This place needs a clean.
The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.

verb

To remove dirt from a place or object.
Example: Can you clean the windows today?
To tidy up, make a place neat.
Example: Clean your room right now!
To remove equipment from a climbing route after it was previously lead climbed.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

clean, to rid of dirt or stain. CLEAN means "free from dirt or stain".

In a sentence: "They cleans."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CLEAN7 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CLEANS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

CLEANSE9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CLEANS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 8

CLEANS Scrabble FAQ

Is CLEANS a Scrabble word?: CLEANS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does CLEANS mean?: clean, to rid of dirt or stain. CLEAN means "free from dirt or stain".
How do you use CLEANS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They cleans."
How many points is CLEANS worth in Scrabble?: CLEANS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLEANS?: CLEANS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLEANS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEANSE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.