CLAM
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //klæm//
noun
- (historical, in the plural) A type of strong pincers or forceps.
- (US, slang, chiefly in the plural) A dollar."Those sneakers cost me fifty clams!"
- (slang, derogatory) A Scientologist."So the clams have John Travolta, Tom Cruise, et al in their hot li'l ol'P-R hands […]"
- (slang, vulgar) A vagina or vulva.
adj
- (obsolete) Clammy."Ice is said to be clam, when beginning to melt with the sun or otherwise, and not easy to be slid upon."
noun
- (rowing) Alternative form of CLAM.
noun
- (rowing) Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism, a device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust the set."The CLAM can be 'clipped on' by the rower with little difficulty, so the load can be changed between alternating headwind–tailwind pieces."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CLAM'?
The word CLAM is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
C3
L1
A1
M3
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CLAM'?
The word CLAM is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
C4
L2
A1
M4
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.