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Is CLAW a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CLAW is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles”.

Quick answer

Is CLAW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CLAW is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
4
Scrabble
9 pts
Words With Friends
11 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

CLAW meaning and definition

CLAW has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

CLAW as a noun

  1. Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles.
  2. A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something.

CLAW as a verb

  1. Move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging.
  2. Clutch as if in panic.

CLAW Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CLAW scores 9 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is W, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
C34
L12
A11
W44
Total911

CLAW on premium squares

On a double word square CLAW scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting W on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of CLAW

No other word uses exactly the letters in CLAW.

Shorter words hiding in CLAW

The letters C, L, A, W make 7 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble CLAW: all 7 words.

  • law6
  • caw8
  • al2
  • la2
  • awl6
  • lac5
  • aw5

Words like CLAW

One-letter changes to CLAW, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in CLAW

  • clap8
  • clam8
  • flaw10
  • clew9
  • clad7
  • clay9
  • chaw12
  • clan6
  • craw9
  • slaw7
  • blaw9
  • clag7
  • clat6
  • clow9

Add one letter to CLAW

  • claws10

Remove one letter from CLAW

  • law6
  • caw8

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CLAW word facts

CLAW is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 3 consonants. It starts with C and ends with W. By corpus frequency, CLAW is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, L, A, W on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CLAW Scrabble word FAQ

Is CLAW a Scrabble word?

Yes. CLAW is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CLAW mean?

CLAW is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles”.

How many points is CLAW worth in Scrabble?

CLAW is worth 9 points in Scrabble: C (3) + L (1) + A (1) + W (4). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.

How many points is CLAW in Words With Friends?

CLAW is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does CLAW have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in CLAW, but 7 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in CLAW?

You can make 7 shorter words from the letters in CLAW, including LAW, CAW, AL and LA.

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