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Is CLOISTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLOISTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLOISTER mean?

  1. noun

    residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

  2. noun

    a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)

  3. verb

    surround with a cloister, as of a garden

  4. verb

    surround with a cloister

    “cloister the garden”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8

C (3) + L (1) + O (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 10 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CLOISTER

Single letters that turn CLOISTER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of CLOISTER

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Words you can make from CLOISTER

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