Cloves
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of clove: the dried aromatic flower buds of the clove tree, widely used as a warm, pungent spice in cooking.
“She added a handful of cloves to the mulled wine to give it a rich, spicy flavour.”
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Contains common letters C, L, O, V, E, S, the V is the trickiest letter to place correctly
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Worth 11 points, the V scores well on triple-letter squares, hooks cleanly from CLOVE
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