CLUSTER
7-letter word
CLUSTER is a valid Scrabble word
Is CLUSTER Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CLUSTER has 7 |
| 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 CLUSTER Mean?
come together as in a cluster or flock
a grouping of a number of similar things
CLUSTER Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CLUSTER — Word Stats
Is CLUSTER Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CLUSTER scores 9 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 9 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 9 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 9 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CLUSTER are C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CLUSTER Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CLUSTER scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CLUSTER scores 12 pts in WWF vs 9 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CLUSTER a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CLUSTER cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CLUSTER has 7 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 CLUSTER's letters: CELTS · CETUS · CLUES · CREST · CRUEL · CRUET
Is CLUSTER Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CLUSTER 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 CLUSTER:
C____________RC_____R Is CLUSTER Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CLUSTER 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
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CLUSTER's letters.
Words You Can Make From CLUSTER
Shorter words hidden in CLUSTER's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CLUSTER
Is CLUSTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CLUSTER is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CLUSTER in Scrabble?
CLUSTER scores 9 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is CLUSTER valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CLUSTER is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does CLUSTER mean?
CLUSTER: come together as in a cluster or flock
Can CLUSTER be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CLUSTER has 7 letters.
What words can you make from CLUSTER's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CLUSTER's letters. Short words like CE, CL, CR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CLUSTER have any anagrams?
Yes — CLUSTER's letters can also spell: CUSTREL, CUTLERS, RELUCTS.
Is CLUSTER in the dictionary?
Yes. CLUSTER appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.