CLEAVE
6-letter word
CLEAVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is CLEAVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CLEAVE has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | 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 | ❌ No | 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 CLEAVE Mean?
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
CLEAVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CLEAVE — Word Stats
Is CLEAVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CLEAVE 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 — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CLEAVE are C (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CLEAVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CLEAVE scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CLEAVE scores 14 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Is CLEAVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CLEAVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CLEAVE has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from CLEAVE's letters: CALVE · CAVEL · CLAVE · CLEVE · LEAVE
Is CLEAVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CLEAVE 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 (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for CLEAVE:
C__________EC____E Is CLEAVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CLEAVE 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 CLEAVE
Shorter words hidden in CLEAVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for CLEAVE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CLEAVE
Is CLEAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CLEAVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CLEAVE in Scrabble?
CLEAVE scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is CLEAVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CLEAVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does CLEAVE mean?
CLEAVE: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
Can CLEAVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CLEAVE has 6 letters.
What words can you make from CLEAVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CLEAVE's letters. Short words like AC, AE, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CLEAVE have any anagrams?
No. CLEAVE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CLEAVE in the dictionary?
Yes. CLEAVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.