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Is CLOSES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLOSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLOSES mean?

Closes is a form of CLOSE.

  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

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (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 CLOSES

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

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Anagrams of CLOSES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CLOSES

The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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