CLEAN
/kleːn/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of CLEAN
Removal of dirt.
"This place needs a clean."
The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.
To remove dirt from a place or object.
"Can you clean the windows today?"
To tidy up, make a place neat.
"Clean your room right now!"
To remove equipment from a climbing route after it was previously lead climbed.
(heading, physical) Free of dirt or impurities or protruberances.
(heading, behavioural) Free of immorality or criminality.
Smooth, exact, and performed well
"I’ll need a sharper knife to make clean cuts. a clean leap over a fence"
Examples of CLEAN in a Sentence
- "This place needs a clean."
- "Can you clean the windows today?"
- "Clean your room right now!"
- "I’ll need a sharper knife to make clean cuts. a clean leap over a fence"
Word Details
Is CLEAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLEAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CLEAN uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CLEAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | e | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLEAN
32 words from the letters in CLEAN
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CLEAN in Word Games
CLEAN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CLEAN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CLEAN to find 32 additional valid words.