1noun
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
01 Word definition
clamshell
9 letters · 2 vowels · 7 consonants
Is CLAMSHELL a word?
Yes. CLAMSHELL is a 9-letter noun. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-L-A-M-S-H-E-L-LHow do you spell CLAMSHELL?
CLAMSHELL contains 9 letters, begins with C, and ends with L.
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗grapple
02 Letter breakdown
How is CLAMSHELL spelled?
C1L2A3M4S5H6E7L8L9
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About CLAMSHELL.
How do you spell CLAMSHELL?
CLAMSHELL is spelled C-L-A-M-S-H-E-L-L. It contains 9 letters.