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Is CLENCHER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLENCHER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLENCHER mean?

Clencher is a form of CLENCH.

  1. verb

    hold in a tight grasp

    “clench a steering wheel”

  2. verb

    squeeze together tightly

    “clench one's jaw”

  3. noun

    a small slip noose made with seizing

  4. noun

    the act of grasping

    “he released his clasp on my arm”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 15 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 CLENCHER

Single letters that turn CLENCHER 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 CLENCHER

The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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