Closer

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Nearer in distance, time, or relationship; comparative form of close.

“Move closer to the fire to stay warm.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkloʊsɚ/

Syllables

clos·er

Related Words

Synonyms

nearertighterintimate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Comparative form with -ER ending and O vowel.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; good length for bonus squares.

Words Related to Closer

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “closer” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

closed closes

Words you can make from Closer

Shorter words formed from the letters in “closer”.

ceorl ceros cloes close coles cores corse crose lores loser orles orsel roles rosel scler score socle soler sorel cero clos coes cole cols

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “closer”.

closure

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