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Is CLING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLING mean?

  1. verb

    come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

    “The dress clings to her body”

  2. verb

    to remain emotionally or intellectually attached

    “He clings to the idea that she might still love him.”

  3. verb

    hold on tightly or tenaciously

    “hang on to your father's hands”

  4. noun

    fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 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 CLING

Single letters that turn CLING 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 hooks2

Words you can make from CLING

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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