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Clerihew

Yes, clerihew is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does clerihew mean?

noun

  1. a witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person `The president is George W. Bush, Who is happy to sit on his tush, While sending his armies to fight, For anything he thinks is right' is a clerihew

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of clerihew

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CLERIHEW.

Words you can make from clerihew

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Frequently asked questions

Is clerihew a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Clerihew is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is clerihew worth in Scrabble?

Clerihew is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does clerihew mean?

Clerihew means: a witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person.