CLAM
/klæm/
4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
Meaning of CLAM
- 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.
- Strong pincers or forceps.
- To dig for clams.
- A crash or clangor made by ringing all the bells of a chime at once.
- To produce, in bellringing, a clam or clangor; to cause to clang.
- Clamminess; moisture
- To be moist or glutinous; to stick; to adhere.
- To clog, as with glutinous or viscous matter.
- Clammy.
- Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism. A device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust set.
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About the word CLAM
Is "CLAM" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CLAM" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CLAM" worth?
In Scrabble, "CLAM" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "CLAM" mean?
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.
What are the anagrams of "CLAM"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as CLAM: CALM.