How many points is CLOSE worth in Scrabble?

CLOSE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLOSE?

CLOSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CLOSE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ECLOSE, CLOSED, CLOSES, CLOSET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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CLOSE

7 pts

CLOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. CLOSE is a adjective form of near. NEAR means "situated within a short distance".

Meaning & examples

/kləʊz/

Pronunciation: /kloʊz/

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noun

An end or conclusion.
Example: We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close.
The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
A grapple in wrestling.

Synonyms: end, finale

Antonyms: beginning, start

verb

(physical) To remove a gap.
(social) To finish, to terminate.
To come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.

Synonyms: narrow, shut, close off, close up, cover, shut off, close down, end

Antonyms: extend, widen, open, begin, commence, initiate, start

noun

(chiefly Yorkshire) An enclosed field.
(chiefly British) A street that ends in a dead end.
A very narrow alley between two buildings, often overhung by one of the buildings above the ground floor.

Synonyms: cul-de-sac

adjective

Closed, shut.
Narrow; confined.
Example: a close alley; close quarters
At a little distance; near.
Example: Is your house close?

Synonyms: high, close by, near, nearby, muggy, oppressive, intimate

Antonyms: open, distant, far, far off, faraway, remote, aloof, cool

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CLOSE is a adjective form of near. NEAR means "situated within a short distance".

In a sentence: "It is close."

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NEAR4 pts

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Add one letter before CLOSE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ECLOSE8 pts

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Add one letter after CLOSE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CLOSE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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CLOSE Scrabble FAQ

Is CLOSE a Scrabble word?: CLOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does CLOSE mean?: CLOSE is a adjective form of near. NEAR means "situated within a short distance".
How do you use CLOSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is close."
How many points is CLOSE worth in Scrabble?: CLOSE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLOSE?: CLOSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLOSE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ECLOSE, CLOSED, CLOSES, CLOSET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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