Is CLOSER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLOSER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CLOSER mean?
- adverb
(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
“come closer, my dear!”
- noun
a person who closes something
“whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up”
- noun
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + L (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 8 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 CLOSER
Single letters that turn CLOSER 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 CLOSER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CLOSER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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