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Is CLOSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLOSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLOSE mean?

  1. adjective

    at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

    “close to noon”

  2. verb

    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

    “Close the door”

  3. adjective

    close in relevance or relationship

    “a close family”

  4. verb

    become closed

    “The windows closed with a loud bang”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 7 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 CLOSE

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks4

Anagrams of CLOSE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CLOSE

The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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