CLIME
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is CLIME a Scrabble word?
Yes. CLIME is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter"
CLIME (noun): the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter".
Synonyms
climate
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
CLIME scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- L = 1
- I = 1
- M = 3
- E = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×1, I×1, L×1, M×1
Anagrams of CLIME
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
CLIME is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with C, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "CLIME — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter"" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
CLIME is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is CLIME a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CLIME (noun): the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter".
In standard Scrabble scoring, CLIME totals 9 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. CLIME relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
CLIME is 5 letters long, begins with C, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram CEILM. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 5-letter entries, CLIME ranks by raw score (9 points). Anagram alternatives include MELIC — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, CLIME carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or E are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
CLIME is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with C, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like CLIME frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CLIME contains C, E, I, L, M helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c???e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CLIME include CL, IM, ME — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, L, I, M, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble clime directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat CLIME as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CLIME — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter"" (9 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is CLIME a valid Scrabble word?
- CLIME is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is CLIME worth in Scrabble?
- CLIME is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does CLIME mean?
- CLIME (noun): the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of CLIME?
- CLIME scores 9 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does CLIME have anagrams?
- Yes. CLIME has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in CLIME?
- CLIME has 5 letters, starts with C, ends with E, and uses the alphagram CEILM (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find CLIME?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match CLIME. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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