Word: CLING
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Definition of CLING
- Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
- Adherence; attachment; devotion
- 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 produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "cling" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "cling", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CLING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CLING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CLING:
- # the cling effect
- # master of cling
- # playing with cling
- # in terms of cling
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