Skip to main content
Scrabble

Word: NEAREST

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 E 1 A 1 R 1 E 1 S 1 T 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /neหˆรฆrest/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile N (1 pts)
๐Ÿง 

Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of NEAREST

adjective
  1. Physically close.

    "I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses."

  2. Close in time.

    "The end is near."

  3. Closely connected or related.

    "The deceased man had no near relatives."

preposition
  1. Closest to.

    "Mercury is the planet nearest the Sun."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "nearest" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "nearest" in early literature."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NEAREST a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NEAREST is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NEAREST worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NEAREST is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in NEAREST? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in NEAREST.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NEAREST:

  • # the nearest effect
  • # master of nearest
  • # playing with nearest
  • # in terms of nearest

Thesaurus

Synonyms

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as NEAREST:

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of NEAREST:

No hook words found.

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of NEAREST:

Similar Spelled Words

Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:

Same Length Words (7 Letters)

Other valid 7-letter Scrabble words:

Words Starting with N

Other words starting with the letter N:

Words Ending with T

Other words ending in the letter T:

๐Ÿ†

My Word Player Hub

W
Scrabble Novice
Challenge Streak 0 days
Level Rating Lv. 1

Favorite Words 0

No favorited words yet.

Recent Racks

Search history is empty.

Saved Racks

No saved racks yet.

All player profiles and favorites are saved locally on your device in LocalStorage. Zero trackers or cloud storage required.