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, CLOSER, CLOSES, CLOSET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CLOSE

7 pts

CLOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. CLOSE means "near".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

near

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CLOSE. It scores 7 points.

Front hooks

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

ECLOSE8 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

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Letter Values

= 7

CLOSE Scrabble FAQ

Is CLOSE a Scrabble word?: CLOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
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, CLOSER, CLOSES, CLOSET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.