Close
Yes, close is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does close mean?
noun
- the temporal end; the concluding time
the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
- the last section of a communication
in conclusion I want to say...
- the concluding part of any performance
verb
- move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Close the door
- become closed
The windows closed with a loud bang
- cease to operate or cause to cease operating
The owners decided to move and to close the factory
adjective
- at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
close to noon
- close in relevance or relationship
a close family
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
near neighbors
adverb
- near in time or place or relationship
as the wedding day drew near
- in an attentive manner
he remained close on his guard
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for close
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 7 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of close
- coles
- socle
Words you can make from close
Frequently asked questions
Is close a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Close 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 close worth in Scrabble?
Close is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does close mean?
Close means: the temporal end; the concluding time.
Could close be a Wordle answer?
Close is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.