Unscramble CLAWS - 21 Words Found

We found 21 words by unscrambling the letters in CLAWS. The highest scoring Scrabble word from CLAWS is CLAWS worth 10 points.

What does CLAWS mean?

A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

Complete Definitions of Claws /klɔːz/

Noun

  1. A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
  2. A foot equipped with such.
  3. The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
  4. A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
  5. A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.

Verb

  1. To scratch or to tear at.
  2. To use the claws to seize, to grip.
  3. To use the claws to climb.
  4. To perform a claw catch.
  5. To move with one's fingertips.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

21

Letter Count

5

Highest Scoring Word

CLAWS

CLAWS Scrabble Score

10 pts

Letter Point Values

C 3
L 1
A 1
W 4
S 1

Letter Analysis for CLAWS

ABC

Vowels

1 (A)

abc

Consonants

4 (C, L, W, S)

Total Point Value

10 pts

Avg Points/Letter

2

High-value letters: W (4 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.

Words You Can Make

5 Letter Words (1)

CLAWS 10 pts

4 Letter Words (6)

CAWS 9 pts
CLAW 9 pts
AWLS 7 pts
LAWS 7 pts
SLAW 7 pts
LACS 6 pts

3 Letter Words (10)

CAW 8 pts
AWL 6 pts
LAW 6 pts
SAW 6 pts
WAS 6 pts
LAC 5 pts
SAC 5 pts
ALS 3 pts
LAS 3 pts
SAL 3 pts

2 Letter Words (4)

AW 5 pts
AL 2 pts
AS 2 pts
LA 2 pts

Word Game Tips for CLAWS

Consonant-heavy letters: CLAWS has only 1 vowel out of 5 letters. Look for words that use few vowels, or consider exchanging tiles if you have a similar rack in Scrabble.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is CLAWS worth 10 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 10 possible 3-letter words from CLAWS. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include W (4 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from CLAWS?

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

What is the highest scoring word from CLAWS?

CLAWS is the highest scoring word you can make from CLAWS, worth 10 Scrabble points.

Is CLAWS a valid Scrabble word?

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

What does CLAWS mean?

A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

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.

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