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CLUTCHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Clutches.

Clutches - as a noun

The act of grasping

Example: "He released his clasp on my arm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clasp9clench13clutch13grasp8grip7hold8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grasping12prehension15seizing17taking hold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Clutches - as a verb

To seize, as though with claws.

Example: "To clutch power"

To grip or grasp tightly.

Example: "She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."

To hatch.

Example Sentences

"She tightened her clutches around the handlebars of the bike."
"The eagle swooped down and snatched the fish in its clutches."
"The criminal had the stolen documents hidden in his clutches."
"The child clung to his mother's clutches tightly."
"The dictator ruled the country with an iron clutches."
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Word Game Points

Is CLUTCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clutches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLUTCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CLUTCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clutches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLUTCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CLUTCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clutches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLUTCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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