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NEAR

4 pts

NEAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. NEAR means "situated within a short distance".

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

situated within a short distance

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Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

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Letter Values

N1
E1
A1
R1
= 4

NEAR Scrabble FAQ

Is NEAR a Scrabble word?
NEAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
How many points is NEAR worth in Scrabble?
NEAR is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEAR?
NEAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NEAR?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANEAR, NEARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.