Is CLEAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLEAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CLEAN mean?
- adjective
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
“children with clean shining faces”
- verb
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
“Clean the stove!”
- verb
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
“Clean the turkey”
- verb
clean and tidy up the house
“She housecleans every week”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
C (3) + L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + N (1) = 7 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 CLEAN
Single letters that turn CLEAN 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
Anagrams of CLEAN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CLEAN
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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