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CLOSE

5 letters · 1 syllable

C 3/4
L 1/2
O 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of CLOSE

CLOSE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is CLOSE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CLOSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: CLOSE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CLOSE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter close Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 42111 9

Anagrams of CLOSE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use CLOSE in Word Games

CLOSE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CLOSE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CLOSE to find 37 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CLOSE

What does CLOSE mean?
CLOSE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is CLOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLOSE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CLOSE worth in Scrabble?
CLOSE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from CLOSE?
You can make 37 words from the letters in CLOSE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CLOSE?
The anagrams of CLOSE (words using the exact same letters) are: COLES, SOCLE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.