How many points is CLOSES worth in Scrabble?

CLOSES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLOSES?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

CLOSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. CLOSES means "close, to block against entry or passage. CLOSE means "near".".

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

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

(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

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

close, to block against entry or passage. CLOSE means "near".

In a sentence: "They closes."

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

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

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

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

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

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