Is CLINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLINGS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CLINGS mean?
Clings 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
9
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) + S (1) = 9 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 CLINGS
CLINGS 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 CLINGS
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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