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Is CLEFTS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLEFTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLEFTS mean?

Clefts is a form of CLEFT.

  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
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6

C (3) + L (1) + E (1) + F (4) + T (1) + S (1) = 11 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 CLEFTS

CLEFTS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from CLEFTS

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