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noun · verb

Clip can refer to an instance or single occasion for some event, a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun, or an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress. As a verb, clip can mean to sever or remove by pinching or snipping, run at a moderately swift pace, or cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of.

11 meanings4 lettersScrabble 8

Length

4

Scrabble

8

WWF

11

Starts

CL

Ends

LIP

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “CLIP” Mean?

clip has 11 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

6 senses
1

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

Synonyms

2

an instance or single occasion for some event

this time he succeeded

he called four times

he could do ten at a clip

Synonyms

3

any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together

4

an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress

5

the act of clipping or snipping

Synonyms

6

a sharp slanting blow

he gave me a clip on the ear

Verb

5 senses
1

sever or remove by pinching or snipping

nip off the flowers

Synonyms

2

run at a moderately swift pace

Synonyms

3

attach with a clip

clip the papers together

4

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

dress the plants in the garden

5

terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

My speech was cut short

Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries

Synonyms

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

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Definition

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

Length

4 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

P

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Letters

C, L, I, P

Use Case

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

Letter Breakdown

c
l
i
p

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for clip.

CLIP is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 8.
It starts with C and ends with P.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 25%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVC.

Word Strategy

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

Scrabble Strategy

★★★☆☆

CLIP has a Scrabble score of 8. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

CLIP is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

CLIP can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

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

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

C

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

CCVC

Vowel Share

25%

Consonant Share

75%

Bigrams

CL, LI, IP

Trigrams

CLI, LIP

Crossword Intelligence

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

CLIP is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with C and ends with P, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 8, 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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