Is CLEANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLEANS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CLEANS mean?
Cleans is a form of CLEAN.
- 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
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 8 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 CLEANS
Single letters that turn CLEANS 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 CLEANS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CLEANS
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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