Cling
/ˈklɪŋ/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Cling
noun
verb
- To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
"Seaweed clung to the anchor."
- To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
- To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
- To cause to dry up or wither.
- To dry up or wither.
"Wood clings."
Anagrams of Cling
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
c3
l1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Cling
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Cling"
Cling is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Cling" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cling" is a low-scoring word.