CLEFT
/klɛft/
5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CLEFT
noun
- An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.
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A piece made by splitting.
"a cleft of wood"
verb
- To syntactically separate a prominent constituent from the rest of the clause that concerns it, such as threat in "The threat which I saw but which he didn't see, was his downfall."
verb
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To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
"The wings cleaved the foggy air."
- To break a single crystal (such as a gemstone or semiconductor wafer) along one of its more symmetrical crystallographic planes (often by impact), forming facets on the resulting pieces.
adjective
- Split, divided, or partially divided into two.
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About the word CLEFT
Is "CLEFT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CLEFT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CLEFT" worth?
In Scrabble, "CLEFT" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "CLEFT" mean?
An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.
Does "CLEFT" have any anagrams?
No, "CLEFT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.