How many points is CLAVE worth in Scrabble?

CLAVE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLAVE?

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

Can you add a letter to CLAVE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCLAVE, CLAVER, CLAVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CLAVE

10 pts

CLAVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CLAVE means "one of a pair of hardwood sticks struck together to make a hollow sound".

Meaning & examples

/kleɪv/

Pronunciation: /kleɪv/

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Pronunciation: /ˈklɑːveɪ/

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verb

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.

verb

To cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto.

noun

A characteristic pattern of beats, especially the 3-2 son clave.

noun

Singular of claves

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

one of a pair of hardwood sticks struck together to make a hollow sound

In a sentence: "The clave is noted."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before CLAVE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SCLAVE11 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CLAVE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

CLAVE Scrabble FAQ

Is CLAVE a Scrabble word?: CLAVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CLAVE mean?: one of a pair of hardwood sticks struck together to make a hollow sound
How do you use CLAVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The clave is noted."
How many points is CLAVE worth in Scrabble?: CLAVE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLAVE?: CLAVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLAVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCLAVE, CLAVER, CLAVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.