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Is CLOISTERING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLOISTERING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLOISTERING mean?

Cloistering is a form of CLOISTER.

  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
14
Words With Friends
18
Letters
11

C (3) + L (1) + O (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 14 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 CLOISTERING

CLOISTERING has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from CLOISTERING

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