Clivers
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A scrambling annual herb densely covered in backward-pointing prickles that cling to clothing and animal fur, widespread across temperate regions.
“After walking through the old hedgerow, the dog was covered in clivers from snout to tail.”
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cliv·ers
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Wordle
Ends in ERS with a V inside. The V in position five is unusual and worth testing in Wordle.
Scrabble
12 points with V worth 4. The S ending and the V tile make this a respectable specialist play.
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