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CLAMS

/klæmz/

5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

C 3
L 1
A 1
M 3
S 1

Meaning of CLAMS

noun
  1. Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism. A device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust set.
noun
  1. A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; for example the soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria), the hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), the sea clam or hen clam (Spisula solidissima), and other species. The name is said to have been given originally to the Tridacna gigas, a huge East Indian bivalve.
  2. Strong pincers or forceps.
verb
  1. To dig for clams.
noun
  1. A crash or clangor made by ringing all the bells of a chime at once.
verb
  1. To produce, in bellringing, a clam or clangor; to cause to clang.
verb
  1. To be moist or glutinous; to stick; to adhere.
  2. To clog, as with glutinous or viscous matter.
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Anagrams of CLAMS

calms9

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About the word CLAMS

Is "CLAMS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CLAMS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "CLAMS" worth?

In Scrabble, "CLAMS" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "CLAMS" mean?

Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism. A device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust set.

What are the anagrams of "CLAMS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as CLAMS: CALMS.