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Nearly

Yes, nearly is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does nearly mean?

adverb

  1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but the job is (just) about done
  2. in a close manner the two phenomena are intimately connected

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for nearly

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of nearly

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NEARLY.

Words you can make from nearly

Unscramble NEARLY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is nearly a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Nearly 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 nearly worth in Scrabble?

Nearly is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does nearly mean?

Nearly means: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.