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clasp

/klæsp/noun · verb

Clasp can refer to a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together or the act of grasping. As a verb, clasp can mean to fasten with or as if with a brooch, fasten with a buckle or buckles, or hold firmly and tightly.

6 meanings5 lettersScrabble 9

Length

5

Scrabble

9

WWF

12

Starts

CL

Ends

ASP

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “CLASP” Mean?

/klæsp/

clasp has 6 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

2 senses
1

a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

2

the act of grasping

he released his clasp on my arm

he has a strong grip for an old man

she kept a firm hold on the railing

Verb

4 senses
1

hold firmly and tightly

2

fasten with or as if with a brooch

Synonyms

3

fasten with a buckle or buckles

Synonyms

4

grasp firmly

The child clasped my hands

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

5

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

Explore the word clasp with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

Length

5 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

P

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Letters

C, L, A, S, P

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

c
l
a
s
p

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for clasp.

CLASP is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 9.
It starts with C and ends with P.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 20%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using clasp in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★☆☆

CLASP has a Scrabble score of 9. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

CLASP is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

CLASP can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

CLASP uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

C

Letter Pattern

ABCDE

CV Pattern

CCVCC

Vowel Share

20%

Consonant Share

80%

Bigrams

CL, LA, AS, SP

Trigrams

CLA, LAS, ASP

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for clasp.

CLASP is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with C and ends with P, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

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This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 9, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with C and ends with P, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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