How many points is CLEFT worth in Scrabble?

CLEFT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLEFT?

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

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

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10 pts

CLEFT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CLEFT is a verb form of cleave. CLEAVE means "to split or divide".

/klɛft/

To syntactically separate a prominent constituent from the rest of the clause that concerns it, such as threat in "The threat which I saw but which he didn't see, was his downfall."

To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
Example: The wings cleaved the foggy air.
To break a single crystal (such as a gemstone or semiconductor wafer) along one of its more symmetrical crystallographic planes (often by impact), forming facets on the resulting pieces.
To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting.
Example: The truck cleaved a path through the ice.

Synonyms: cloven

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CLEFT is a verb form of cleave. CLEAVE means "to split or divide".

In a sentence: "They cleft."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CLEFT. It scores 10 points.

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Is CLEFT a Scrabble word?: CLEFT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CLEFT mean?: CLEFT is a verb form of cleave. CLEAVE means "to split or divide".
How do you use CLEFT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They cleft."
How many points is CLEFT worth in Scrabble?: CLEFT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLEFT?: CLEFT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLEFT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEFTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.