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Cloister

Yes, cloister is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does cloister mean?

noun

  1. residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
  2. a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)

verb

  1. surround with a cloister, as of a garden
  2. surround with a cloister cloister the garden
  3. seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister She cloistered herself in the office

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of cloister

  • costlier
  • coistrel

Words you can make from cloister

Unscramble CLOISTER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cloister a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cloister is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is cloister worth in Scrabble?

Cloister is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cloister mean?

Cloister means: residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery).