CLAYMORE
8-letter word
CLAYMORE is a valid Scrabble word
Is CLAYMORE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — CLAYMORE has 8 |
| 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 CLAYMORE Mean?
a large double-edged broadsword
CLAYMORE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or Y or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
CLAYMORE — Word Stats
Is CLAYMORE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — CLAYMORE scores 15 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 15 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 15 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 15 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in CLAYMORE are C (3 pts), Y (4 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is CLAYMORE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — CLAYMORE scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why CLAYMORE scores 17 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is CLAYMORE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — CLAYMORE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CLAYMORE has 8 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 CLAYMORE's letters: ACRYL · ALCOR · AMOLE · AMYLO · CALMY · CALOR
Is CLAYMORE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — CLAYMORE 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 CLAYMORE:
C______________EC______E Is CLAYMORE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — CLAYMORE 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within CLAYMORE's letters.
Words You Can Make From CLAYMORE
Shorter words hidden in CLAYMORE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within CLAYMORE →Anagrams of CLAYMORE
No perfect anagrams exist for CLAYMORE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CLAYMORE
Is CLAYMORE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CLAYMORE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is CLAYMORE in Scrabble?
CLAYMORE scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is CLAYMORE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. CLAYMORE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does CLAYMORE mean?
CLAYMORE: a large double-edged broadsword
Can CLAYMORE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. CLAYMORE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from CLAYMORE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from CLAYMORE's letters. Short words like AC, AE, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does CLAYMORE have any anagrams?
No. CLAYMORE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is CLAYMORE in the dictionary?
Yes. CLAYMORE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.