01 Word definition

cleat

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is CLEAT a word?

Yes. CLEAT is a 5-letter noun. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CLEAT?

C-L-E-A-T

CLEAT contains 5 letters, begins with C, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping

2noun

  1. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends9points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CLEAT spelled?

C1L2E3A4T5
Starts withCLEFirst 3 letters
Ends withEATLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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About CLEAT.

How do you spell CLEAT?

CLEAT is spelled C-L-E-A-T. It contains 5 letters.