How many points is CLICHE worth in Scrabble?

CLICHE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLICHE?

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

Can you add a letter to CLICHE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CLICHE

13 pts

CLICHE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CLICHE means "expression or idea that is no longer effective because of overuse".

Meaning & examples

/kliˈʃeɪ/

Pronunciation: /kliˈʃeɪ/

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noun

Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
Example: The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché.
A stereotype (printing plate).

Synonyms: platitude, stereotype

verb

To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

expression or idea that is no longer effective because of overuse

In a sentence: "The cliche is noted."

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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CLICHE Scrabble FAQ

Is CLICHE a Scrabble word?: CLICHE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CLICHE mean?: expression or idea that is no longer effective because of overuse
How do you use CLICHE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cliche is noted."
How many points is CLICHE worth in Scrabble?: CLICHE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLICHE?: CLICHE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLICHE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLICHED, CLICHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.