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Is CLIP a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLIP mean?

  1. noun

    a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

  2. verb

    sever or remove by pinching or snipping

    “nip off the flowers”

  3. noun

    an instance or single occasion for some event

    “this time he succeeded”

  4. noun

    any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + I (1) + P (3) = 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 CLIP

Single letters that turn CLIP 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 CLIP

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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