Definitions For Dewclaw

Noun

DEWCLAW (plural DEWCLAWs) A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

Translations

Arabic: زمعة Czech: paspárek Danish: ulveklo Dutch: wolfsklauw, hubertusklauw French: ergot, m German: Geäfter, n, Afterkralle, f Italian: sperone, m Japanese: 狼爪 Malay: kuku embun Russian: прибылой палец Spanish: espolón, m Swedish: lättklöv, c, biklöv, c Westrobothnian: lagklöyv, f

Etymology

Uncertain first element + claw. Compare dewlap.

Is Dewclaw a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
18

The word Dewclaw is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends

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