What does CLAIM mean?

Pronunciation
/kleɪm/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. an assertion of a right (as to money or property)“his claim asked for damages”
  2. an assertion that something is true or factual“his claim that he was innocent”
  3. demand for something as rightful or due“they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day”
  4. an informal right to something“his claim on her attentions”
  5. an established or recognized right“a strong legal claim to the property”
  6. a demand especially in the phrase“the call of duty”

verb

  1. assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing“He claimed that he killed the burglar”
  2. demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to“He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

claims10claimed12claiming13

Anagrams of CLAIM

malic9

Words inside CLAIM

21 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

calm8 clam8laic6lima6mail6 mica8ail3aim5 ami5cam7 lac5lam5mac7 mil5 ai2 al2am4la2 li2 ma4 mi4

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Questions

Is CLAIM a valid word in word games?

CLAIM is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is CLAIM worth?

CLAIM is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from CLAIM?

21 other words, including AM, AL, LA and MAIL.