How many points is CLOSER worth in Scrabble?

CLOSER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLOSER?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

CLOSER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. CLOSER means "close, near".

/ˈkloʊsɚ/

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊsɚ/

Someone or something that closes.
Example: In our organization, the VP of Sales usually acts as the closer.
Someone or something that concludes.
Example: The DJ chose a fantastic track as his closer at the end of the night.
The last stone in a horizontal course, if smaller than the others; a piece of brick finishing a course.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

close, near

In a sentence: "It is closer."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CLOSER. It scores 8 points.

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

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

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

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Is CLOSER a Scrabble word?: CLOSER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does CLOSER mean?: close, near
How do you use CLOSER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is closer."
How many points is CLOSER worth in Scrabble?: CLOSER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLOSER?: CLOSER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLOSER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLOSERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.