Definitions for clique

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Spelling: [kleek, klik]
IPA: /klik, klɪk/

Clique is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in clique (ceilqu).

Definitions for clique

noun

  1. a small, exclusive group of people; coterie; set.

verb (used without object)

  1. Informal. to form, or associate in, a clique.

Origin of clique

1705-15; French, apparently metaphorical use of Middle French clique latch, or noun derivative of cliquer to make noise, resound, imitative word parallel to click

Examples for clique

How ironic that the Hermit Kingdom is taking the blame for our first real look inside a clique that not even Vice dares penetrate.

This clique is the most variously and most curiously composed.

The "clique" will take no less than a modest fortune, hundreds of thousands of dollars.

A clique of GOP lawmakers say the debt ceiling crisis is a hoax.

So keeping with the high school metaphor, what clique would you roll with?

Liquor was the only bond which held the clique together there.

How about the totally Beltwayized and out of touch with America clique versus the people who retain some remnants of common sense?

Not surprisingly, their clique is designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center and other organizations.

It may be guessed that Haldimand was not a popular governor with the English clique.

I wish to leave the clique for reasons of my own, and to do this I must have money.

Word Value for clique
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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