CLEW
/kluː/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CLEW
A roughly spherical mass or body.
A ball of thread or yarn.
Yarn or thread as used to guide one's way through a maze or labyrinth; a guide, a clue.
To roll into a ball
(transitive and intransitive) to raise the lower corner(s) of (a sail)
A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
Word Details
Is CLEW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLEW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CLEW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CLEW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | e | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLEW
4 words from the letters in CLEW
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CLEW in Word Games
CLEW is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CLEW 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 CLEW to find 4 additional valid words.