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CLOSED

6-letter verb (past tense) • 9 Scrabble points • 11 WWF points

c3
l1
o1
s1
e1
d2
6
Letters
2
Vowels
4
Consonants
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of CLOSED

CLOSED is a valid 6-letter English verb (past tense) recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Verb (past tense)
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
6 of 6 letters

CLOSED has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

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l
o
s
e
d

The 6 letters in CLOSED break down into 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Every letter in CLOSED appears exactly once, meaning you need 6 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in CLOSED is C, worth 3 points. Approximately 50% of the letters in CLOSED are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With CLOSED

These words share a similar ending pattern with CLOSED, ending in -SED. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using CLOSED in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

CLOSED is worth 9 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (C = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, CLOSED earns 18 points.

Consider playing CLOSED as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, CLOSED scores 11 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is CLOSED a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, CLOSED is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.

CLOSED can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. At 9 points, it provides a solid scoring opportunity in competitive play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CLOSED a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLOSED is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, CLOSED is worth 9 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 11 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in CLOSED?

CLOSED contains 6 letters total: 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 6 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does CLOSED have?

CLOSED has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with CLOSED?

Words that share a similar ending sound with CLOSED include: USED, FUSED, CASED, BASED, POSED. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in CLOSED?

You can unscramble the letters in CLOSED to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for CLOSED to see every possible word you can create from these 6 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 6-Letter Words

These 6-letter words share a similar beginning with CLOSED, starting with CL. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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