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Is CLUE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLUE mean?

  1. noun

    a slight indication

  2. noun

    evidence that helps to solve a problem

  3. verb

    roll into a ball

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

C (3) + L (1) + U (1) + E (1) = 6 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 CLUE

Single letters that turn CLUE 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

Anagrams of CLUE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CLUE

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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