Scrabble & Words with friends points
- claim is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
- claim is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
- claim is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12
Definition of claim
- a demand especially in the phrase (noun)
Synonyms
- call
- lay claim to; as of an idea (verb)
Synonyms
- take
- take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs (verb)
Examples
- the accident claimed three lives
Synonyms
- exact
- take
- demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to (verb)
Examples
- He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter
- Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident
Synonyms
- arrogate
- lay claim
- an established or recognized right (noun)
Examples
- a strong legal claim to the property
- he staked his claim
Synonyms
- title
- an informal right to something (noun)
Examples
- his claim on her attentions
Synonyms
- title
- an assertion of a right (as to money or property) (noun)
Examples
- his claim asked for damages
- an assertion that something is true or factual (noun)
Examples
- his claim that he was innocent
- evidence contradicted the government's claims
- ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example (verb)
Examples
- They claimed on the maximum allowable amount
- assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing (verb)
Examples
- He claimed that he killed the burglar
- demand for something as rightful or due (noun)
Examples
- they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
See definition of claim in Merriam Webster