How many points is CLEFTS worth in Scrabble?

CLEFTS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLEFTS?

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

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CLEFTS

11 pts

CLEFTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. CLEFTS means "cleft, to insert a scion into the stock of a plant. CLEFT means "cleave".".

Meaning & examples

noun

An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.
A piece made by splitting.
Example: a cleft of wood
A disease of horses; a crack on the band of the pastern.

verb

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."

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

cleft, to insert a scion into the stock of a plant. CLEFT means "cleave".

In a sentence: "They clefts."

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Base words

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CLEFT10 pts

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

Letter Values

= 11

CLEFTS Scrabble FAQ

Is CLEFTS a Scrabble word?: CLEFTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does CLEFTS mean?: cleft, to insert a scion into the stock of a plant. CLEFT means "cleave".
How do you use CLEFTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They clefts."
How many points is CLEFTS worth in Scrabble?: CLEFTS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLEFTS?: CLEFTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).