Unscramble CLUES - 21 Words Found

We found 21 words by unscrambling the letters in CLUES. The highest scoring Scrabble word from CLUES is CLUES worth 7 points.

What does CLUES mean?

A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.

Complete Definitions of Clues /kluːz/

Noun

  1. A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
  2. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
  3. An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
  4. Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)

Synonyms: hint, indication, suggestion, signature, idea

Verb

  1. To provide with a clue. — “The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should".”
  2. To provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up"). — “Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening.”

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

21

Letter Count

5

Highest Scoring Word

CLUES

CLUES Scrabble Score

7 pts

Letter Point Values

C 3
L 1
U 1
E 1
S 1

Letter Analysis for CLUES

ABC

Vowels

2 (U, E)

abc

Consonants

3 (C, L, S)

Total Point Value

7 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.4

Words You Can Make

5 Letter Words (2)

CLUES 7 pts
LUCES 7 pts

4 Letter Words (7)

CELS 6 pts
CLUE 6 pts
CUES 6 pts
ECUS 6 pts
LUCE 6 pts
LUES 4 pts
SLUE 4 pts

3 Letter Words (9)

CEL 5 pts
CUE 5 pts
ECU 5 pts
SEC 5 pts
ELS 3 pts
LEU 3 pts
SEL 3 pts
SUE 3 pts
USE 3 pts

2 Letter Words (3)

EL 2 pts
ES 2 pts
US 2 pts

Word Game Tips for CLUES

Balanced letter mix: CLUES has a good balance of 2 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is CLUES worth 7 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 3 letters: You have 9 possible 3-letter words from CLUES. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from CLUES?

21 words can be formed from the letters in CLUES. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from CLUES?

CLUES is the highest scoring word you can make from CLUES, worth 7 Scrabble points.

Is CLUES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLUES is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does CLUES mean?

A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.