CLIPS

/klɪps/

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

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Meaning of CLIPS

noun

Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
"Use this clip to attach the check to your tax form."
An unspecified but normally understood as rapid speed or pace.
"He was walking at a fair clip and I was out of breath trying to keep up."

verb

To grip tightly.
To fasten with a clip.
"Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go."

noun

Something which has been clipped from a larger whole:
An act of clipping, such as a haircut.
"I went into the salon to get a clip."

verb

To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.
"Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper."
To curtail; to cut short.

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About the word CLIPS

Is "CLIPS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CLIPS" 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 "CLIPS" worth?

In Scrabble, "CLIPS" 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 "CLIPS" mean?

Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.

Does "CLIPS" have any anagrams?

No, "CLIPS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.