CLAMP
5-letter word
CLAMP is a valid Scrabble word
Is CLAMP Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ✅ Yes | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does CLAMP Mean?
fasten or fix with a clamp
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
CLAMP Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or M or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CLAMP — Word Stats
Is CLAMP Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CLAMP scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CLAMP are C (3 pts), M (3 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CLAMP Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CLAMP scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CLAMP scores 15 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Is CLAMP a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — CLAMP is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is CLAMP Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CLAMP is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for CLAMP:
C________PC___P Is CLAMP Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CLAMP is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From CLAMP
Shorter words hidden in CLAMP's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for CLAMP — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CLAMP
Is CLAMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CLAMP is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CLAMP in Scrabble?
CLAMP scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is CLAMP valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CLAMP is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does CLAMP mean?
CLAMP: fasten or fix with a clamp
Can CLAMP be used in Wordle?
Yes — CLAMP is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from CLAMP's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CLAMP's letters. Short words like AC, AL, AM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CLAMP have any anagrams?
No. CLAMP has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CLAMP in the dictionary?
Yes. CLAMP appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.