CLEAVER
/ˈklivɚ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of CLEAVER
A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.
(Bahamas) A type of clave, or rhythm stick, a concussive musical instrument used in traditional Bahamian music.
(metaphoric) The act of eliminating someone or something, especially when done by someone with a history of other eliminations; a dismissal, rejection, or removal.
Word Details
Is CLEAVER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLEAVER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CLEAVER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for CLEAVER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | e | a | v | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLEAVER
100 words from the letters in CLEAVER
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How to Use CLEAVER in Word Games
CLEAVER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CLEAVER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CLEAVER to find 100 additional valid words.