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Is CLEAT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLEAT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLEAT mean?

  1. noun

    a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping

  2. noun

    a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured

  3. noun

    a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached

  4. verb

    provide with cleats

    “cleat running shoes for better traction”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + T (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 CLEAT

Single letters that turn CLEAT 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 CLEAT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CLEAT

The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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