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Is CLEFT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLEFT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLEFT mean?

  1. noun

    a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

  2. noun

    a long narrow opening

  3. adjective

    split or divided

    “he had a cleft chin and strong jaw”

  4. adjective

    having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
5

C (3) + L (1) + E (1) + F (4) + T (1) = 10 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 CLEFT

Single letters that turn CLEFT 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 CLEFT

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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