How many points is CLEUGH worth in Scrabble?

CLEUGH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLEUGH?

CLEUGH is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CLEUGH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CLEUGH

12 pts

CLEUGH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CLEUGH is a noun form of clough. CLOUGH means "gorge or narrow ravine".

Meaning & examples

noun

A narrow valley; a cleft in a hillside; a ravine, glen, or gorge.
A sluice used in returning water to a channel after depositing its sediment on the flooded land.
A cliff; a rocky precipice.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CLEUGH is a noun form of clough. CLOUGH means "gorge or narrow ravine".

In a sentence: "The cleugh is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CLOUGH12 pts

Back hooks

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

CLEUGHS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

CLEUGH Scrabble FAQ

Is CLEUGH a Scrabble word?: CLEUGH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CLEUGH mean?: CLEUGH is a noun form of clough. CLOUGH means "gorge or narrow ravine".
How do you use CLEUGH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cleugh is noted."
How many points is CLEUGH worth in Scrabble?: CLEUGH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLEUGH?: CLEUGH is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLEUGH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEUGHS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.