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Word: CLUCK

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 L 1 U 1 C 3 K 5
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /kหˆlสŒkk/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CLUCK

noun
  1. The sound made by a hen, especially when brooding, or calling her chicks.
  2. Any sound similar to this.
  3. A kind of tongue click used to urge on a horse.
verb
  1. To make such a sound.
  2. To cause (the tongue) to make a clicking sound.

    "My mother clucked her tongue in disapproval."

  3. To call together, or call to follow, as a hen does her chickens.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "cluck" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "cluck" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CLUCK a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CLUCK is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CLUCK worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CLUCK is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in CLUCK? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in CLUCK.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CLUCK:

  • # the cluck effect
  • # master of cluck
  • # playing with cluck
  • # in terms of cluck

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as CLUCK:

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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