CLOVE
/kləʊv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CLOVE
A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.
A clove tree, of the species Syzygium aromaticum (syn. Caryophyllus aromaticus), native to the Moluccas (Indonesian islands), which produces the spice.
An old English measure of weight, containing 7 pounds (3.2 kg), i.e. half a stone.
Any one of the separate bulbs that make up the larger bulb of garlic.
To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
"The wings cleaved the foggy air."
To break a single crystal (such as a gemstone or semiconductor wafer) along one of its more symmetrical crystallographic planes (often by impact), forming facets on the resulting pieces.
To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting.
"The truck cleaved a path through the ice."
A narrow valley with steep sides, used in areas of North America first settled by the Dutch
Examples of CLOVE in a Sentence
- "The wings cleaved the foggy air."
- "The truck cleaved a path through the ice."
Word Details
Is CLOVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLOVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CLOVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CLOVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | o | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLOVE
14 words from the letters in CLOVE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CLOVE in Word Games
CLOVE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CLOVE 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 CLOVE to find 14 additional valid words.