Words Containing CLAV

78 words contain CLAV anywhere. Scores range up to 29 points (CLAVICYTHERIUM), averaging 16.6 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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A pressurized vessel for sterilization or chemical reactions.

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Past tense of AUTOCLAVE.

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Plural of AUTOCLAVE.

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Present participle of AUTOCLAVE.

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Variant spelling of baklava.

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Plural of BACLAVA.

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A close-fitting woolen hood covering the head and neck, leaving an opening for the face.

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Plural of BALACLAVA.

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Club-shaped; widening toward the tip.

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Past tense of CLAVATE.

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In a club-shaped manner.

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A becoming club-shaped.

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Plural of CLAVATION.

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Archaic past tense of cleave.

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A harpsichord.

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A musician who plays the clavecin.

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Plural of CLAVECINIST.

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Plural of CLAVECIN.

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Agent noun of CLAVE.

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Past tense of CLAVER.

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Present participle of CLAVER.

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Plural of CLAVER.

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Plural of CLAVE.

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Plural of clavus; corn on the skin.

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A harpsichord, an early keyboard instrument.

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Plural of CLAVICEMBALO.

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An early keyboard instrument with a soft, delicate sound.

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A person who plays the clavichord.

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Plural of CLAVICHORDIST.

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Plural of CLAVICHORD.

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The collarbone, connecting the shoulder to the breastbone.

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Plural of CLAVICLE.

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Having club-shaped antennae, as some beetles.

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Plural of CLAVICORN.

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The collarbone.

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Plural of clavicula, a small bone.

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Relating to the collarbone.

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Relating to the clavicle.

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Plural of clavicytherium.

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An upright harpsichord with vertical strings.

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A ceremonial burning cask in a Scottish tradition.

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A keyboard instrument or its keyboard.

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A musician who plays the clavier.

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Pertaining to or characteristic of clavier music.

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Plural of CLAVIERIST.

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Plural of CLAVIER.

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Plural of CLAVIE.

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Club-shaped, being wider at the tip.

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A key holder; one who carries keys.

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Bearing or carrying a key or club.

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Plural of CLAVIGER.

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Plural of CLAVI.

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Club-shaped; clavate.

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A hard thickening on the skin, especially on the toes.

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Gossip or idle talk.

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Plural of CLISHMACLAVER.

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A private or secret meeting, especially of cardinals to elect a pope.

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Plural of CONCLAVE.

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Practice of electing a pope by a closed assembly.

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Plural of CONCLAVISM.

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How many words containing clav are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain CLAV anywhere?

CLAVICYTHERIUM scores 29 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.