CLAM
/klæm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of CLAM
A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; for example the soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria), the hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), the sea clam or hen clam (Spisula solidissima), and other species. The name is said to have been given originally to the Tridacna gigas, a huge East Indian bivalve.
Strong pincers or forceps.
A kind of vise, usually of wood.
To dig for clams.
A crash or clangor made by ringing all the bells of a chime at once.
To produce, in bellringing, a clam or clangor; to cause to clang.
Clamminess; moisture
To be moist or glutinous; to stick; to adhere.
Word Details
Is CLAM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLAM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CLAM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CLAM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | a | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLAM
11 words from the letters in CLAM
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CLAM in Word Games
CLAM is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CLAM is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CLAM to find 11 additional valid words.