Clams

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of clam; bivalve molluscs, or slang for dollars.

“They dug for clams along the sandy shore at low tide.”

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Synonyms

boodlebreadcabbagedinerodough gelt kalelettuce

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Words Related to Clams

Anagrams of Clams

Words that use exactly the same letters as “clams”.

calms

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “clams” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

blams chams clads claes clags clamb clame clamp clans claps class claus claws clays crams flams slams

Words you can make from Clams

Shorter words formed from the letters in “clams”.

alms calm cals cams clam

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “clams”.

claims

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