Is CLINGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLINGER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CLINGER mean?
Clinger is a form of CLING.
- verb
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
“The dress clings to her body”
- verb
to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
“He clings to the idea that she might still love him.”
- verb
hold on tightly or tenaciously
“hang on to your father's hands”
- noun
fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 7
C (3) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) + R (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 CLINGER
Single letters that turn CLINGER 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 CLINGER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CLINGER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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