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Is CLAW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLAW mean?

  1. noun

    sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

  2. noun

    a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

  3. noun

    a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

  4. verb

    move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

    “They clawed their way to the top of the mountain”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + A (1) + W (4) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CLAW

Single letters that turn CLAW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from CLAW

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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