1verb
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
“cleave the bone”
01 Word definition
cleave
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is CLEAVE a word?
Yes. CLEAVE is a 6-letter verb. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-L-E-A-V-EHow do you spell CLEAVE?
CLEAVE contains 6 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.
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2verb
make by cutting into
“The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗splitrive
02 Letter breakdown
How is CLEAVE spelled?
C1L2E3A4V5E6
03 Word-game status
Can you play CLEAVE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About CLEAVE.
How do you spell CLEAVE?
CLEAVE is spelled C-L-E-A-V-E. It contains 6 letters.