Clench
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To grip or hold something very tightly, especially with the fist or teeth.
“She clenched her jaw and stared silently at the unfair verdict.”
Pronunciation
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/klɛnt͡ʃ/
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The CH ending is a useful pattern to test, and the word contains no repeated letters for maximum information.
Scrabble
Worth 13 points with C and H both scoring, making this a strong defensive or offensive play.
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