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Is DECLAW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECLAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECLAW mean?

  1. verb

    remove the claws from

    “declaw a cat”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
6

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + L (1) + A (1) + W (4) = 12 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 DECLAW

Single letters that turn DECLAW 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 DECLAW

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DECLAW

The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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