Is CLUNG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLUNG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CLUNG mean?
Clung 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
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 5
C (3) + L (1) + U (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 CLUNG
CLUNG 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 CLUNG
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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