1adverb
(superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance
“that was the time he came nearest to death”
01 Word definition
nearest
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is NEAREST a word?
Yes. NEAREST is a 7-letter adverb. (superlative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within the shortest distance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
N-E-A-R-E-S-THow do you spell NEAREST?
NEAREST contains 7 letters, begins with N, and ends with T.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗nighestclosest
02 Letter breakdown
How is NEAREST spelled?
N1E2A3R4E5S6T7
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About NEAREST.
How do you spell NEAREST?
NEAREST is spelled N-E-A-R-E-S-T. It contains 7 letters.