Words That Start With CLAW

There are over 14 words that begin with CLAW in English. From 4-letter words to 11-letter entries, find CLAW-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with CLAW.

14 Common Words Starting with CLAW

Most Common Length
8
(5 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
15.5
(out of 23)
Most Common Ending
s
(36%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CLAW?

23 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CLAW is clawhammers with a total of 23 points.

C 3
L 1
A 1
W 4
H 4
A 1
M 3
M 3
E 1
R 1
S 1
noun 1. a hammer with one side of the head split and curved, used for extracting nails
noun 2. a style of banjo playing in which the thumb and fingers strum or pluck the strings in a downward motion

Words that begin with CLAW are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in CLAW and words with CLAW. Try our five letter words starting with CLAW page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With CLAW

  • How many words starting with CLAW are in the English dictionary?

    There are 14 words in the English dictionary that start with CLAW, and most of them are 8 letters long (5 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with CLAW?

    The longest word starting with CLAW is "clawhammers" at 11 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with CLAW worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "clawhammer", "clawback", "clawfoot", "clawlike" start with CLAW and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "clawhammer" is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with CLAW?

    Most words starting with CLAW are 8 letters long, including everyday words like "clawback", "clawfeet", "clawfoot", "clawless", "clawlike".