Nearly has 9 synonyms including virtually, near, about. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with nearly by meaning or context.
Nearly contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (E, A) and 4 consonants (N, R, L, Y). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Nearly scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: Y (4 pts). At 6 letters, nearly fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| virtually | 15 | 18 | 9 |
| well-nigh | 15 | 18 | 9 |
| intimately | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| closely | 12 | 14 | 7 |
| almost | 8 | 10 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for nearly are virtually, near, about, well-nigh, almost. In total, there are 9 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Nearly does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, nearly is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 10 points.
Nearly has 6 letters: 2 vowels (E, A) and 4 consonants (N, R, L, Y).